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Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,780

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $6,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,234

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $6,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520142014
ModelISISSLKSLK
Trim250C350CSLK250SLK350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $43,360 $47,640 $43,525 $56,225
Base Invoice $40,325 $44,305 $40,478 $52,289
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 970 970
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,520 3,520    
Xenon HID headlights 875 875    
Headlight washers 100 100    
Multimedia Package     2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390
Distronic Plus Package     2,950 2,950
Special order charge     250 250
Automatic climate control, front     760 760
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Proximity key     650 650
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 902 902
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,380    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,245 3,245    
Xenon HID headlights 807 807    
Headlight washers 92 92    
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293
Distronic Plus Package     2,744 2,744
Special order charge     233 233
Automatic climate control, front     707 707
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Proximity key     605 605
Options (change) 6,495 6,495 13,200 12,430
Options (change) 5,984 5,984 12,279 11,563
Destination 925 925 925 925
Total Price $50,780 $55,060 $57,650 $69,580
Total Invoice $47,234 $51,214 $53,682 $64,777

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,019
Model Year2015201520142014
ModelISISSLKSLK
Trim250C350CSLK250SLK350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine204hp V6306hp V6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$50,780$55,060$57,650$69,580
Adjustments for Features00-1,535-2,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,780$55,060$56,115$66,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,280$0$10,780
Total Invoice$47,234$51,214$53,682$64,777
Adjustments for Features00-1,429-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,234$51,214$52,253$62,277
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,980$0$10,024

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2015201520142014
ModelISISSLKSLK
Trim250C350CSLK250SLK350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,365$3,365$4,900$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,535$2,685
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,429-2,500

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20152014
ModelISSLK
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.5 in95.7 in
Length182.5 in162.8 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height55.7 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,807 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom25.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.810.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested107566%
Total Not Requested55034%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested107566%
Total Not Requested55034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested56545%
Total Not Requested70055%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested56545%
Total Not Requested70055%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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