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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: $47,620

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $23,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,305

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $21,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelISSLK
Trim350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $40,870 $63,200
Base Invoice $38,009 $58,776
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,645  
F Sport Package 3,155  
RWD 0  
Lighting Package   1,010
Premium II Package   1,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
iPod integration   375
Automatic climate control, front   720
Navigation system   1,200
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,441  
F Sport Package 2,905  
RWD 0  
Lighting Package   939
Premium II Package   1,311
Metallic paint (extra cost)   659
iPod integration   349
Automatic climate control, front   670
Navigation system   1,116
Options (change) 5,800 5,425
Options (change) 5,346 5,044
Destination 950 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $47,620 $70,800
Total Invoice $44,305 $65,995

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,733
Model Year20162008
ModelISSLK
Trim350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine306hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,620$70,800
Adjustments for Features0-4,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,620$66,555
Total Invoice$44,305$65,995
Adjustments for Features0-3,957
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,305$62,038

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20162008
ModelISSLK
Trim350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,240$11,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,957

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20162008
ModelISSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.2 in95.7 in
Length183.7 in160.7 in
Width71.3 in70.4 in
Height56.3 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,593 lb.3,420 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.89.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested62523%
Total Not Requested215077%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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