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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: $46,879

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $7,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020122012
ModelISISSLKSLK
Trim300350SLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,560 $42,180 $42,500 $54,800
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 970 970
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,835 2,835    
F Sport Package 3,145 3,155    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425 425 700 700
Rear spoiler 389 389 375 375
Lighting Package     1,090 1,090
Multimedia Package     2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590
Dynamic Handling Package     990 990
Special order charge     250 250
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
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,616 2,616    
F Sport Package 2,893 2,904    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280 280 651 651
Rear spoiler 259 259 349 349
Lighting Package     1,014 1,014
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409
Dynamic Handling Package     921 921
Special order charge     233 233
Automatic climate control, front     707 707
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Analog clock     233 233
Proximity key     605 605
Options (change) 7,294 7,304 11,495 11,495
Options (change) 6,508 6,519 10,694 10,694
Destination 1,025 1,025 875 875
Total Price $46,879 $50,509 $54,870 $67,170

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,931
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,776
Model Year2020202020122012
ModelISISSLKSLK
Trim300350SLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine241hp I4306hp V6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
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$46,879$50,509$54,870$67,170
Adjustments for Features0-500-3,060-5,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,879$50,009$51,810$62,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,130$0$10,300

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2020202020122012
ModelISISSLKSLK
Trim300350SLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$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, low-speed$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning$200$200  
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
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 
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
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
Performance meter$150$150  
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$8,015$8,515$11,075$13,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$3,060$5,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-75-2,849-4,711

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20202012
ModelISSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.2 in95.7 in
Length184.3 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 system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested753%
Total Not Requested215097%

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 system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested77526%
Total Not Requested215074%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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