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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: $55,125

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $17,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,334

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $12,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelLSSLKSLK
Trim460SLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $63,825 $43,950 $57,650
Base Invoice $56,803 $40,874 $53,615
Navigation system 3,115    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 970 970
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900    
Semi-automated parking system 700    
Becker Map Pilot   800 800
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Automatic climate control, front   760 760
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Proximity key   650 650
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   990 990
Special order charge   250 250
Navigation system 2,602    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 902 902
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760    
Semi-automated parking system 560    
Becker Map Pilot   744 744
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Automatic climate control, front   707 707
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Proximity key   605 605
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   921 921
Special order charge   233 233
Options (change) 8,065 10,250 9,480
Options (change) 6,602 9,535 8,819
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $72,765 $55,125 $68,055
Total Invoice $64,280 $51,334 $63,359

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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: $22,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,327
Model Year200920152015
ModelLSSLKSLK
Trim460SLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine380hp V8201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT8M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$72,765$55,125$68,055
Adjustments for Features0-4,705-5,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,765$50,420$62,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,780
Total Invoice$64,280$51,334$63,359
Adjustments for Features0-4,381-5,451
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,280$46,953$57,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,955

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year200920152015
ModelLSSLKSLK
Trim460SLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,180$10,885$12,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,705$5,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,381-5,451

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092015
ModelLSSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.9 in95.7 in
Length198.0 in162.8 in
Width73.8 in71.5 in
Height58.1 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,245 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.010.1 ft3

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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 - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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 - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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