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

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Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,295

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $7,391

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,422

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $2,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelLSSLKSLKSLK
Trim430SLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $56,525 $43,950 $57,650 $70,900
Base Invoice $49,176 $40,874 $53,615 $65,937
Modern Luxury Package 4,980      
Proximity key 1,000 650 650 650
Satellite radio 486      
Multimedia Package   2,330 2,330 2,330
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590  
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390  
Automatic climate control, front   760 760 760
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   990 990  
Special order charge   250 250  
Modern Luxury Package 4,040      
Proximity key 800 605 605 605
Satellite radio 389      
Multimedia Package   2,167 2,167 2,167
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409  
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293  
Automatic climate control, front   707 707 707
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   921 921  
Special order charge   233 233  
Options (change) 6,466 11,420 10,650 5,430
Options (change) 5,229 10,623 9,907 5,051
Destination 695 925 925 925
Total Price $63,686 $56,295 $69,225 $77,255
Total Invoice $55,100 $52,422 $64,447 $71,913

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,966
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,938
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelLSSLKSLKSLK
Trim430SLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine278hp V8201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$63,686$56,295$69,225$77,255
Adjustments for Features0-4,575-5,725-6,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,686$51,720$63,500$70,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,780$19,135
Total Invoice$55,100$52,422$64,447$71,913
Adjustments for Features0-4,260-5,330-5,957
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,100$48,162$59,117$65,956
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,955$17,794

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2006201520152015
ModelLSSLKSLKSLK
Trim430SLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,700$10,275$11,425$12,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,575$5,725$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,260-5,330-5,957

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062015
ModelLSSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.2 in95.7 in
Length197.4 in162.8 in
Width72.0 in71.5 in
Height58.7 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.210.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested140057%
Total Not Requested105043%

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
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70077%
Total Not Requested21523%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested41533%
Total Not Requested85067%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

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/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70077%
Total Not Requested21523%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested41533%
Total Not Requested85067%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70077%
Total Not Requested21523%

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