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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,524

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $6,556

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,452

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $5,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKESES
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG350300h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $38,900 $41,820
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $36,438 $39,171
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470    
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300      
Interior Trim Package 710 710      
Lighting Package 990 990 990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690    
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200      
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700      
Heated front seats 690 690      
Satellite radio     500    
Luxury Package       3,695  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package       2,615  
Rear spoiler       319  
Ultra Luxury Package         7,980
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367    
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209      
Interior Trim Package 660 660      
Lighting Package 921 921 921    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642    
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116      
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581      
Heated front seats 642 642      
Satellite radio     465    
Luxury Package       3,397  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package       2,413  
Rear spoiler       209  
Ultra Luxury Package         7,350
Options (change) 9,405 9,405 4,575 6,629 7,980
Options (change) 8,747 8,747 4,255 6,019 7,350
Destination 775 775 775 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $53,080 $57,130 $68,150 $46,524 $50,795
Total Invoice $49,419 $53,186 $63,525 $43,452 $47,516

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,186
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,555
Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKESES
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG350300h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T7T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$53,080$57,130$68,150$46,524$50,795
Adjustments for Features00-300-630-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,080$57,130$67,850$45,894$49,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$14,770$0$3,321
Total Invoice$49,419$53,186$63,525$43,452$47,516
Adjustments for Features00-280-588-1,478
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,419$53,186$63,245$42,864$46,038
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$13,826$0$3,174

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKESES
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG350300h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power trunk closer    $350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Sunshades, second row    $125
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$9,485$9,485$9,785$10,115$11,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$300$630$1,580
Value of Feature Adjustments00-280-588-1,478

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062018
ModelSLKES
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in111.0 in
Length160.7 in192.7 in
Width70.4 in71.7 in
Height51.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested122594%
Total Not Requested756%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested122594%
Total Not Requested756%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested140049%
Total Not Requested147551%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Heated steering wheel100No
LED headlights250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested235047%
Total Not Requested265053%

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