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Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,540

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $16,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,477

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $17,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelRXRXSLKSLKSLK
Trim350400hSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $37,400 $41,580 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $33,099 $37,004 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Premium Package 1,245 1,245      
Navigation system 2,650 2,650      
Heated front seats 665 665      
Xenon HID headlights 815 815      
Wood trim   380      
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Premium 2 Package     4,490 4,490 3,050
Premium 1 Package     3,390    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     990 990  
Special order charge     250 250  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     700 700 850
Rear spoiler     350 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Premium Package 1,122 1,122      
Navigation system 2,225 2,225      
Heated front seats 532 532      
Xenon HID headlights 734 734      
Wood trim   304      
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Premium 2 Package     4,175 4,175 2,837
Premium 1 Package     3,153    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     921 921  
Special order charge     233 233  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     651 651 791
Rear spoiler     326 326  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Options (change) 5,375 5,755 11,660 7,500 4,620
Options (change) 4,613 4,917 10,845 6,976 4,298
Destination 765 765 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 -2,200 0 0 0
Total Price $43,540 $45,900 $59,585 $67,625 $78,145
Total Invoice $38,477 $40,486 $55,480 $62,957 $72,741

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,025
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelRXRXSLKSLKSLK
Trim350400hSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine270hp V6209hp V6 H241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionA5CVTT9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8132, 8500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$43,540$45,900$59,585$67,625$78,145
Adjustments for Features0-25-6,420-6,220-6,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,540$45,875$53,165$61,405$71,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,335$0$8,240$18,410
Total Invoice$38,477$40,486$55,480$62,957$72,741
Adjustments for Features0-22-5,978-5,791-6,116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,477$40,464$49,502$57,166$66,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,987$0$7,664$17,123

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelRXRXSLKSLKSLK
Trim350400hSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
CVT $1000   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$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
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
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$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$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, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,105$6,130$12,525$12,325$12,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$6,420$6,220$6,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-22-5,978-5,791-6,116

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082016
ModelRXSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.9 in95.7 in
Length186.2 in162.8 in
Width72.6 in71.5 in
Height66.1 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,871 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900No
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested167558%
Total Not Requested120042%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 400h

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900No
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested167558%
Total Not Requested120042%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested172573%
Total Not Requested64027%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested21514%
Total Not Requested130086%

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 clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested172573%
Total Not Requested64027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested102571%
Total Not Requested41529%

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