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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: $43,419

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $12,806

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,187

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $13,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelSLKSLKSLKES
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $50,950 $65,700 $36,725
Base Invoice $42,734 $47,384 $61,101 $33,299
Premium I Package 2,950 2,950    
Heating Package 990 990    
Lighting Package 1,030 1,030 1,030  
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Automatic climate control, front 730 730 730  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       4,065
Rear spoiler       299
Heated front seats       640
Xenon HID headlights       815
Premium I Package 2,744 2,744    
Heating Package 921 921    
Lighting Package 958 958 958  
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Automatic climate control, front 679 679 679  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,564
Rear spoiler       199
Heated front seats       550
Xenon HID headlights       700
Options (change) 9,400 9,400 5,460 5,819
Options (change) 8,743 8,743 5,078 5,013
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $56,225 $61,225 $73,035 $43,419
Total Invoice $52,352 $57,002 $68,054 $39,187

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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: $9,721
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,293
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelSLKSLKSLKES
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$56,225$61,225$73,035$43,419
Adjustments for Features-3,085-4,135-4,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,140$57,090$68,650$43,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$15,510$0
Total Invoice$52,352$57,002$68,054$39,187
Adjustments for Features-2,872-3,850-4,0860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,480$53,152$63,968$39,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,672$14,488$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2009200920092011
ModelSLKSLKSLKES
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG350
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 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
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 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$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
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 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,175$9,225$9,475$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,085$4,135$4,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,872-3,850-4,0860

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092011
ModelSLKES
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in109.3 in
Length160.7 in191.1 in
Width70.4 in71.1 in
Height51.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium I 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 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 seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested171573%
Total Not Requested62527%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95071%
Total Not Requested39029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium I 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 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 seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested171573%
Total Not Requested62527%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95071%
Total Not Requested39029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95071%
Total Not Requested39029%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%

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