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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: $59,245

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $13,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,166

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $9,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelLSSLKSLK
Trim460SLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $67,130 $43,950 $57,650
Base Invoice $59,746 $40,874 $53,615
Luxury Value Edition 965    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500    
Comfort Package 2,185    
Multimedia Package   2,330 2,330
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Automatic climate control, front   760 760
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
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
Luxury Value Edition 878    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,290    
Comfort Package 1,880    
Multimedia Package   2,167 2,167
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Automatic climate control, front   707 707
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
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) 4,650 14,370 13,600
Options (change) 4,048 13,367 12,651
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $72,655 $59,245 $72,175
Total Invoice $64,669 $55,166 $67,191

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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: $17,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,609
Model Year201120152015
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)?, 10500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$72,655$59,245$72,175
Adjustments for Features0-4,410-5,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,655$54,835$66,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,780
Total Invoice$64,669$55,166$67,191
Adjustments for Features0-4,106-5,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,669$51,060$62,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,955

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201120152015
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
Heated steering wheel$100  
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Power door closers$300  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
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
Self-repairing paint$0  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$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  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
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$6,740$11,150$12,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,410$5,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,106-5,176

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112015
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 Legroom43.7 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
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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
Lexus LS 460

Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45023%
Total Not Requested147577%

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 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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72579%
Total Not Requested19021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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 player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72579%
Total Not Requested19021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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