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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: $15,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,422

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $13,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelLSSLKSLKSLK
Trim460SLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $67,630 $43,950 $57,650 $70,900
Base Invoice $62,219 $40,874 $53,615 $65,937
Luxury Value Edition 965      
Comfort Package 2,185      
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
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   990 990  
Special order charge   250 250  
Luxury Value Edition 889      
Comfort Package 2,012      
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
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Proximity key   605 605 605
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   921 921  
Special order charge   233 233  
Options (change) 3,150 11,420 10,650 5,430
Options (change) 2,901 10,623 9,907 5,051
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $71,655 $56,295 $69,225 $77,255
Total Invoice $65,995 $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: $18,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,609
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelLSSLKSLKSLK
Trim460SLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine380hp V8201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT8M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$71,655$56,295$69,225$77,255
Adjustments for Features0-3,260-4,410-5,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,655$53,035$64,815$72,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,780$18,985
Total Invoice$65,995$52,422$64,447$71,913
Adjustments for Features0-3,036-4,106-4,873
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,995$49,386$60,341$67,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,955$17,654

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2012201520152015
ModelLSSLKSLKSLK
Trim460SLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power door closers$300   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225   
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200
Self-repairing paint$0   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$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  $150
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
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, 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$6,590$9,850$11,000$11,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,260$4,410$5,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,036-4,106-4,873

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122015
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%

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%

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 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%

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