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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: $48,604

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $6,786

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021201220122012
ModelISISSLKSLKSLK
Trim300350 F SportSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,050 $42,950 $42,500 $54,800 $67,500
Luxury Package 4,880 4,425      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,835 2,835      
Rear spoiler 389 389 375 375  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425 425 700 700  
Lighting Package     1,090 1,090 1,090
Multimedia Package     2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590  
Automatic climate control, front     760 760 760
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Analog clock     250 250  
Proximity key     650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Wood trim     990 990  
Luxury Package 4,491 4,072      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,616 2,616      
Rear spoiler 259 259 349 349  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280 280 651 651  
Lighting Package     1,014 1,014 1,014
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409  
Automatic climate control, front     707 707 707
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Analog clock     233 233  
Proximity key     605 605 605
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Wood trim     921 921  
Options (change) 8,529 8,074 12,015 11,245 6,340
Options (change) 7,646 7,227 11,177 10,461 5,898
Destination 1,025 1,025 875 875 875
Total Price $48,604 $52,049 $55,390 $66,920 $74,715

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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 F Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,101
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,756
Model Year20212021201220122012
ModelISISSLKSLKSLK
Trim300350 F SportSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine241hp I4311hp V6201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT8T8M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$48,604$52,049$55,390$66,920$74,715
Adjustments for Features00-1,685-2,835-3,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,604$52,049$53,705$64,085$71,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,445$0$10,380$17,575

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20212021201220122012
ModelISISSLKSLKSLK
Trim300350 F SportSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr 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$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200$200   
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$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $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$15
Rear air vents$100$100   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  $150
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150
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   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,540$8,540$10,225$11,375$11,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,685$2,835$3,435
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,569-2,639-3,197

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20212012
ModelISSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.2 in95.7 in
Length185.4 in162.8 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height56.5 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,716 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested210059%
Total Not Requested147541%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350 F Sport

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested230061%
Total Not Requested147539%
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%

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, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

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%

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