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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: $62,325

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $30,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,028

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $27,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelLSSLKSLK
Trim500SLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $75,000 $47,000 $59,200
Base Invoice $69,000 $43,710 $55,056
Blind spot warning system 500    
Advanced Pre-Collision System 6,500    
Heated steering wheel 150    
Ultra Luxury Package 5,240    
Air Suspension w/VGRS 2,120    
Leather Upgrade Package 660    
LED headlights 1,450    
All Weather Package 200    
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Premium 2 Package   4,490 4,490
Premium 1 Package   3,390  
Premium 3 Package   3,790 3,790
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   990 990
Special order charge   250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Blind spot warning system 460    
Advanced Pre-Collision System 5,980    
Heated steering wheel 140    
Ultra Luxury Package 4,820    
Air Suspension w/VGRS 1,949    
Leather Upgrade Package 608    
LED headlights 1,336    
All Weather Package 184    
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Premium 2 Package   4,175 4,175
Premium 1 Package   3,153  
Premium 3 Package   3,525 3,525
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   921 921
Special order charge   233 233
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Options (change) 16,820 14,400 10,240
Options (change) 15,477 13,393 9,524
Destination 1,025 925 925
Total Price $92,845 $62,325 $70,365
Total Invoice $85,502 $58,028 $65,505

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,150
Model Year201820162016
ModelLSSLKSLK
Trim500SLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine416hp V6241hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT10T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$92,845$62,325$70,365
Adjustments for Features-1,640-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,205$62,125$70,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,240
Total Invoice$85,502$58,028$65,505
Adjustments for Features-1,510-1860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,992$57,842$65,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,663

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201820162016
ModelLSSLKSLK
Trim500SLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power door closers$300  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer$350  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver attention monitor$500  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Air purifier$50  
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Self-repairing paint$0  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
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 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  
LED headlights$1000  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0  
Coordinated climate control, rear seats$0  
Heated second row seats$200  
Massage, second row seats$150  
Memory system, second row seats$150  
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, second row seats$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$13,390$11,950$11,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,640$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,510-1860

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182016
ModelLSSLK
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase123.0 in95.7 in
Length206.1 in162.8 in
Width74.8 in71.5 in
Height57.5 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,708 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.010.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 500

Advanced Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested170076%
Total Not Requested55024%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Air purifier50No
Coordinated climate control, rear seats0No
Rear side airbags300No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, second row seats150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2225100%
Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Active steering1000No
Total Requested50018%
Total Not Requested225082%
Leather Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested217592%
Total Not Requested1908%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76550%
Total Not Requested75050%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested255075%
Total Not Requested85025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested217592%
Total Not Requested1908%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested255075%
Total Not Requested85025%

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