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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: $47,705

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $4,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,592

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $4,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelRXRXSLKSLKSLK
Trim350450hSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,075 $45,235 $43,950 $57,650 $70,900
Base Invoice $36,537 $42,520 $40,874 $53,615 $65,937
Premium Package 2,400 2,400      
Comfort Package 1,950        
Navigation Package 2,465 2,465      
Unbranded 12 speakers 110 110      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 970 970 970
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330 330 990 990  
Xenon HID headlights   875      
Becker Map Pilot     800 800 800
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390  
Automatic climate control, front     760 760 760
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Rear spoiler     350 350  
Proximity key     650 650 650
Special order charge     250 250  
Premium Package 2,244 2,244      
Comfort Package 1,796        
Navigation Package 2,277 2,277      
Unbranded 12 speakers 100 100      
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 902 902 902
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 303 303 921 921  
Xenon HID headlights   807      
Becker Map Pilot     744 744 744
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293  
Automatic climate control, front     707 707 707
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Rear spoiler     326 326  
Proximity key     605 605 605
Special order charge     233 233  
Options (change) 7,755 6,680 7,650 6,880 3,900
Options (change) 7,180 6,191 7,117 6,401 3,628
Destination 875 875 925 925 925
Total Price $47,705 $52,790 $52,525 $65,455 $75,725
Total Invoice $44,592 $49,586 $48,916 $60,941 $70,490

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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: $2,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,263
Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelRXRXSLKSLKSLK
Trim350450hSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine275hp V6245hp V6 H201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6CVT-6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 8?, 8500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$47,705$52,790$52,525$65,455$75,725
Adjustments for Features-5250-2,740-3,890-5,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,180$52,790$49,785$61,565$70,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,610$0$11,780$20,610
Total Invoice$44,592$49,586$48,916$60,941$70,490
Adjustments for Features-4910-2,552-3,622-4,962
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,101$49,586$46,364$57,319$65,528
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,485$0$10,955$19,164

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelRXRXSLKSLKSLK
Trim350450hSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers $75   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
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
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   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$200   $200
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
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   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Total Value of Features$7,345$6,820$9,560$10,710$12,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0$2,740$3,890$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments-4910-2,552-3,622-4,962

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122015
ModelRXSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.9 in95.7 in
Length187.8 in162.8 in
Width74.2 in71.5 in
Height66.3 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,179 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested145052%
Total Not Requested132548%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested145052%
Total Not Requested132548%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

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%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

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%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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