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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: $48,040

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $10,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,677

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $9,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620142014
ModelISISSLKSLK
Trim300350SLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,700 $40,870 $43,525 $56,225
Base Invoice $36,921 $38,009 $40,478 $52,289
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 970 970
Adaptive cruise control 500 500    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,645 2,645    
F Sport Package 3,145 3,155    
Blind spot warning system 600 600    
Multimedia Package     2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390
Dynamic Handling Package     990 990
Special order charge     250 250
Distronic Plus Package     2,950 2,950
Automatic climate control, front     760 760
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Analog clock     250 250
Proximity key     650 650
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 902 902
Adaptive cruise control 460 460    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,441 2,441    
F Sport Package 2,893 2,905    
Blind spot warning system 552 552    
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293
Dynamic Handling Package     921 921
Special order charge     233 233
Distronic Plus Package     2,744 2,744
Automatic climate control, front     707 707
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Analog clock     233 233
Proximity key     605 605
Options (change) 7,390 7,400 13,670 13,670
Options (change) 6,806 6,818 12,717 12,717
Destination 950 950 925 925
Total Price $48,040 $49,220 $58,120 $70,820
Total Invoice $44,677 $45,777 $54,120 $65,931

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,149
Model Year2016201620142014
ModelISISSLKSLK
Trim300350SLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine255hp V6306hp V6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT6T8M6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$48,040$49,220$58,120$70,820
Adjustments for Features-1,0000-5,610-7,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,040$49,220$52,510$63,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,180$0$10,700
Total Invoice$44,677$45,777$54,120$65,931
Adjustments for Features-9300-5,224-7,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,747$45,777$48,896$58,846
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,030$0$9,950

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2016201620142014
ModelISISSLKSLK
Trim300350SLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0   
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0  
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
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
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row   $-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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,665$7,665$13,275$15,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0$5,610$7,610
Value of Feature Adjustments-9300-5,224-7,085

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20162014
ModelISSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.2 in95.7 in
Length183.7 in162.8 in
Width71.3 in71.5 in
Height56.3 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.810.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested754%
Total Not Requested200096%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested77528%
Total Not Requested200072%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

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-dash200No
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 Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

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