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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: $43,809

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $10,631

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,199

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $12,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelSLKSLKSLKES
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $34,120
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $30,253
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Wood trim 990 990    
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Rear spoiler 375 375   299
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Premium Plus Package       2,480
Rear side airbags       250
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       4,250
Xenon HID headlights       815
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       330
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Wood trim 921 921    
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Rear spoiler 349 349   199
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Premium Plus Package       2,058
Rear side airbags       200
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,408
Xenon HID headlights       652
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       264
Options (change) 11,065 10,295 6,340 8,924
Options (change) 10,293 9,577 5,898 7,181
Destination 875 875 875 765
Total Price $54,440 $65,970 $74,715 $43,809
Total Invoice $50,693 $61,416 $69,548 $38,199

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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: $5,971
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,155
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelSLKSLKSLKES
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$54,440$65,970$74,715$43,809
Adjustments for Features-4,660-5,810-6,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,780$60,160$68,180$43,809
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$18,400$0
Total Invoice$50,693$61,416$69,548$38,199
Adjustments for Features-4,339-5,409-6,0830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,354$56,007$63,465$38,199
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,653$17,111$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2012201220122008
ModelSLKSLKSLKES
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$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 door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$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$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$100 
Total Value of Features$9,475$10,625$11,350$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,660$5,810$6,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,339-5,409-6,0830

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122008
ModelSLKES
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in109.3 in
Length162.8 in191.1 in
Width71.5 in71.1 in
Height51.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90093%
Total Not Requested657%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested46537%
Total Not Requested80063%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90093%
Total Not Requested657%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested46537%
Total Not Requested80063%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90093%
Total Not Requested657%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested165075%
Total Not Requested55025%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%

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