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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: $53,870

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $15,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,163

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $11,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelSCSLKSLK
Trim430SLK250SLK350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $68,405 $42,500 $54,800
Base Invoice $60,880 $39,525 $50,964
Rear spoiler 440 375 375
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
Wind blocker, small   350 350
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700 700
Rear spoiler 352 349 349
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
Wind blocker, small   326 326
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651 651
Options (change) 440 10,495 9,725
Options (change) 352 9,763 9,047
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $69,720 $53,870 $65,400
Total Invoice $62,107 $50,163 $60,886

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,116
Model Year201020122012
ModelSCSLKSLK
Trim430SLK250SLK350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine288hp V8201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$69,720$53,870$65,400
Adjustments for Features0-185-1,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,720$53,685$64,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,380
Total Invoice$62,107$50,163$60,886
Adjustments for Features0-172-1,243
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,107$49,991$59,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,652

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201020122012
ModelSCSLKSLK
Trim430SLK250SLK350
Body2dr 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
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Power antenna$100  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
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  
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 
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,290$2,475$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$185$1,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-172-1,243

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20102012
ModelSCSLK
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.1 in95.7 in
Length178.5 in162.8 in
Width72.0 in71.5 in
Height53.1 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.810.1 ft3

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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 information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92596%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%

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 information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92596%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%

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