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

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Lexus SC vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,390

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $12,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,572

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $7,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelSCSLKSLKSLK
Trim430SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $66,355 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $57,728 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Rear spoiler 440      
Lighting Package   1,010 1,010 1,010
Heating Package   980 980  
Appearance Package   1,300 1,000  
Premium II Package   3,995 3,995 1,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710
Automatic climate control, front   720 720 720
Navigation system   1,200 1,200 1,200
CD changer, remote   450 450 450
Rear spoiler 352      
Lighting Package   939 939 939
Heating Package   911 911  
Appearance Package   1,209 930  
Premium II Package   3,715 3,715 1,311
Metallic paint (extra cost)   659 659 659
Automatic climate control, front   670 670 670
Navigation system   1,116 1,116 1,116
CD changer, remote   418 418 418
Options (change) 440 10,365 10,065 5,500
Options (change) 352 9,637 9,358 5,113
Destination 765 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $67,560 $55,390 $60,390 $70,875
Total Invoice $58,845 $51,572 $56,221 $66,064

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,637
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelSCSLKSLKSLK
Trim430SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine288hp V8228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$67,560$55,390$60,390$70,875
Adjustments for Features-7300-1,050-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,830$55,390$59,340$69,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950$14,485
Total Invoice$58,845$51,572$56,221$66,064
Adjustments for Features-6360-978-932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,209$51,572$55,243$65,132
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,671$13,560

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelSCSLKSLKSLK
Trim430SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
Power antenna$100   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150   
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
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $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   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,590$2,860$3,910$3,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$730$0$1,050$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-6360-978-932

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082008
ModelSCSLK
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.1 in95.7 in
Length178.5 in160.7 in
Width72.0 in70.4 in
Height53.1 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.89.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested136546%
Total Not Requested162554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested136546%
Total Not Requested162554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

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