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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: $43,900

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $9,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,178

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $10,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelRXSLKSLK
Trim350SLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $37,700 $42,500 $54,800
Base Invoice $33,742 $39,525 $50,964
Premium Package 1,245    
Navigation system 2,650    
Xenon HID headlights 815    
Heated front seats 665    
Lighting Package   1,090 1,090
Multimedia Package   2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590
Wood trim   990 990
Automatic climate control, front   760 760
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rear spoiler   375 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700 700
Premium Package 1,120    
Navigation system 2,225    
Xenon HID headlights 734    
Heated front seats 532    
Lighting Package   1,014 1,014
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409
Wood trim   921 921
Automatic climate control, front   707 707
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Rear spoiler   349 349
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651 651
Options (change) 5,375 10,145 9,375
Options (change) 4,611 9,437 8,721
Destination 825 875 875
Total Price $43,900 $53,520 $65,050
Total Invoice $39,178 $49,837 $60,560

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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: $5,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,172
Model Year200920122012
ModelRXSLKSLK
Trim350SLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine270hp V6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionA5M6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,900$53,520$65,050
Adjustments for Features0-3,745-4,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,900$49,775$60,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,380
Total Invoice$39,178$49,837$60,560
Adjustments for Features0-3,487-4,557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,178$46,350$56,003
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,653

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year200920122012
ModelRXSLKSLK
Trim350SLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,255$9,000$10,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,745$4,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,487-4,557

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092012
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested165058%
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 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%
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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90093%
Total Not Requested657%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested21517%
Total Not Requested105083%

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%
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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90093%
Total Not Requested657%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested21517%
Total Not Requested105083%

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