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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: $45,589

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $17,936

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,550

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $16,591

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelSLKES
TrimSLK350350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,300 $36,620
Base Invoice $49,569 $34,300
Premium 1 Package 2,590  
Multimedia Package 2,890  
Lighting Package 1,070  
Wood trim 690  
Upgraded leather upholstery 630  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Navigation Package   2,625
Ultra Luxury Package   2,935
Xenon HID headlights   565
Alloy wheels, optional design   110
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Power trunk closer   400
Heated steering wheel   450
Rear spoiler   319
Rain-sensing wipers   155
Premium 1 Package 2,409  
Multimedia Package 2,688  
Lighting Package 995  
Wood trim 642  
Upgraded leather upholstery 586  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Navigation Package   2,423
Ultra Luxury Package   2,699
Xenon HID headlights   521
Alloy wheels, optional design   100
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Power trunk closer   368
Heated steering wheel   416
Rear spoiler   209
Rain-sensing wipers   144
Options (change) 9,350 8,059
Options (change) 8,697 7,340
Destination 875 910
Total Price $63,525 $45,589
Total Invoice $59,141 $42,550

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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: $15,451
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,277
Model Year20112014
ModelSLKES
TrimSLK350350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$63,525$45,589
Adjustments for Features-2,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,040$45,589
Total Invoice$59,141$42,550
Adjustments for Features-2,3140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,827$42,550

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112014
ModelSLKES
TrimSLK350350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$8,900$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3140

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112014
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 Weight3,295 lb.3,549 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 SLK350

Premium 1 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 wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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 integration100Yes
Total Requested169082%
Total Not Requested37518%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

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%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
HD radio50Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested75075%
Total Not Requested25025%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%

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