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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: $47,579

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $7,736

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,413

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $7,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKESES
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG350300h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $38,100 $41,020
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $35,688 $38,422
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410    
Heating Package 980 980      
Appearance Package 1,300 1,000      
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Ultra Luxury Package       3,500 3,000
Rain-sensing wipers       155 155
Alloy wheels, optional design       40  
Obstacle detection, rear       500 500
Power trunk closer       400 400
Heated steering wheel       450 450
LED headlights       515 515
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package       2,650 2,650
Rear spoiler       319  
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311    
Heating Package 911 911      
Appearance Package 1,209 930      
Lighting Package 939 939 939    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116    
Ultra Luxury Package       3,221 2,761
Rain-sensing wipers       144 144
Alloy wheels, optional design       37  
Obstacle detection, rear       460 460
Power trunk closer       368 368
Heated steering wheel       416 416
LED headlights       473 473
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package       2,447 2,447
Rear spoiler       209  
Options (change) 10,290 9,990 5,425 8,529 7,670
Options (change) 9,568 9,289 5,044 7,775 7,069
Destination 875 875 875 950 950
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $55,315 $60,315 $70,800 $47,579 $49,640
Total Invoice $51,503 $56,152 $65,995 $44,413 $46,441

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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: $7,141
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,536
Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKESES
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG350300h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T7T7T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$55,315$60,315$70,800$47,579$49,640
Adjustments for Features-770-1,820-1,770-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,545$58,495$69,030$47,404$49,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$14,485$0$2,236
Total Invoice$51,503$56,152$65,995$44,413$46,441
Adjustments for Features-717-1,694-1,650-1630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,786$54,458$64,345$44,250$46,441
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,672$13,559$0$2,191

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKESES
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG350300h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $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 door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,910$9,960$9,910$8,315$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$770$1,820$1,770$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-717-1,694-1,650-1630

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082016
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 II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
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 mirror75No
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 lighting150Yes
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
Total Requested226576%
Total Not Requested72524%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
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 mirror75No
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 lighting150Yes
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
Total Requested226576%
Total Not Requested72524%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested155060%
Total Not Requested105040%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested155067%
Total Not Requested75033%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

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