Mercedes-Benz SLK Mercedes-Benz SLK 2008 Lexus ES Lexus ES 2006

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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: $37,455

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $17,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,986

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $18,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelSLKSLKSLKES
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG330
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $32,300
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $28,640
Appearance Package 1,300 1,000    
Heating Package 980 980    
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200 2,200
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410  
CD changer, remote 450 450 450  
Stability control       650
Xenon HID headlights       640
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       330
Heated front seats       640
Appearance Package 1,209 930    
Heating Package 911 911    
Lighting Package 939 939 939  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659  
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116 1,843
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311  
CD changer, remote 418 418 418  
Stability control       520
Xenon HID headlights       512
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       264
Heated front seats       512
Options (change) 10,365 10,065 5,500 4,460
Options (change) 9,637 9,358 5,113 3,651
Destination 875 875 875 695
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $55,390 $60,390 $70,875 $37,455
Total Invoice $51,572 $56,221 $66,064 $32,986

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,400
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelSLKSLKSLKES
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG330
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8218hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 1186, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$55,390$60,390$70,875$37,455
Adjustments for Features-5,570-6,620-6,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,820$53,770$64,305$37,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$14,485$0
Total Invoice$51,572$56,221$66,064$32,986
Adjustments for Features-5,186-6,163-6,1240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,386$50,058$59,940$32,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,672$13,554$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2008200820082006
ModelSLKSLKSLKES
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG330
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
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 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
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 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
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
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$9,935$10,985$10,935$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,570$6,620$6,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,186-6,163-6,1240

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082006
ModelSLKES
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in107.1 in
Length160.7 in191.1 in
Width70.4 in71.3 in
Height51.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
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 wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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
Total Requested149050%
Total Not Requested150050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
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 wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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
Total Requested149050%
Total Not Requested150050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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