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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: $55,555

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $19,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,731

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $17,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelLSLSSLKSLK
Trim460460 Crafted LineSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $72,520 $86,580 $42,500 $54,800
Base Invoice $66,717 $79,734 $39,525 $50,964
All Weather Package 200      
Heated steering wheel 150      
Comfort Package 1,650      
Lighting Package     1,090 1,090
Multimedia Package     2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590
Dynamic Handling Package     990 990
Special order charge     250 250
Wood trim     990 990
Automatic climate control, front     760 760
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Analog clock     250 250
Proximity key     650 650
All Weather Package 184      
Heated steering wheel 140      
Comfort Package 1,520      
Lighting Package     1,014 1,014
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409
Dynamic Handling Package     921 921
Special order charge     233 233
Wood trim     921 921
Automatic climate control, front     707 707
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Analog clock     233 233
Proximity key     605 605
Options (change) 2,000 0 12,180 11,410
Options (change) 1,844 0 11,331 10,615
Destination 925 925 875 875
Total Price $75,445 $87,505 $55,555 $67,085
Total Invoice $69,486 $80,659 $51,731 $62,454

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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: $23,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,767
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelLSLSSLKSLK
Trim460460 Crafted LineSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine386hp V8386hp V8201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10450, 19500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$75,445$87,505$55,555$67,085
Adjustments for Features0-4,100-3,235-4,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,445$83,405$52,320$62,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,960$0$10,380
Total Invoice$69,486$80,659$51,731$62,454
Adjustments for Features0-3,779-3,012-4,082
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,486$76,880$48,719$58,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,394$0$9,653

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelLSLSSLKSLK
Trim460460 Crafted LineSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr 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
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Luggage $0  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Body kit $0  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Self-repairing paint$0$0  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50 $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Metal pedals $75$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$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Wheels, dark finish $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,065$10,165$9,300$10,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,100$3,235$4,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,779-3,012-4,082

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20152012
ModelLSSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.9 in95.7 in
Length200.0 in162.8 in
Width73.8 in71.5 in
Height58.1 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,234 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

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested87581%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, leather250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92596%
Total Not Requested404%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92596%
Total Not Requested404%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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