Lexus IS Lexus IS 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK Mercedes-Benz SLK 2016

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,780

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $8,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,394

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $7,955

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201620162016
ModelISISSLKSLKSLK
Trim250C350CSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $43,360 $47,640 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $40,325 $44,305 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,520 3,520      
Xenon HID headlights 875 875      
Headlight washers 100 100      
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Premium 2 Package     4,490 4,490 3,050
Premium 1 Package     3,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,245 3,245      
Xenon HID headlights 807 807      
Headlight washers 92 92      
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Premium 2 Package     4,175 4,175 2,837
Premium 1 Package     3,153    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Options (change) 4,495 4,495 9,370 5,210 3,770
Options (change) 4,144 4,144 8,714 4,845 3,507
Destination 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $48,780 $53,060 $57,295 $65,335 $77,295
Total Invoice $45,394 $49,374 $53,349 $60,826 $71,950

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Lexus IS dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz SLK dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,316
Model Year20152015201620162016
ModelISISSLKSLKSLK
Trim250C350CSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine204hp V6306hp V6241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$48,780$53,060$57,295$65,335$77,295
Adjustments for Features00-1,760-1,560-2,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,780$53,060$55,535$63,775$74,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,280$0$8,240$19,350
Total Invoice$45,394$49,374$53,349$60,826$71,950
Adjustments for Features00-1,639-1,452-2,243
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,394$49,374$51,710$59,374$69,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,980$0$7,664$17,997

Return to top

Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20152015201620162016
ModelISISSLKSLKSLK
Trim250C350CSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,990$2,990$4,750$4,550$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,760$1,560$2,410
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,639-1,452-2,243

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20152016
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

Return to top

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested107566%
Total Not Requested55034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested175074%
Total Not Requested61526%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested81554%
Total Not Requested70046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested175074%
Total Not Requested61526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105073%
Total Not Requested39027%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Lexus models.