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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: $49,113

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $6,277

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,739

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $5,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelSLKSLKESES
TrimSLK250SLK350350300h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $38,900 $41,820
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $36,438 $39,171
Automatic climate control, front 760 760    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Wood trim 990 990    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Proximity key 650 650    
Analog clock 250 250    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 379 379
Rear spoiler 375 375 319  
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Ultra Luxury Package     8,520 7,980
Automatic climate control, front 707 707    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Wood trim 921 921    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Proximity key 605 605    
Analog clock 233 233    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 250 250
Rear spoiler 349 349 209  
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Ultra Luxury Package     7,847 7,350
Options (change) 12,015 11,245 9,218 8,359
Options (change) 11,177 10,461 8,306 7,600
Destination 875 875 995 995
Total Price $55,390 $66,920 $49,113 $51,174
Total Invoice $51,577 $62,300 $45,739 $47,766

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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: $5,442
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,061
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelSLKSLKESES
TrimSLK250SLK350350300h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T7T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$55,390$66,920$49,113$51,174
Adjustments for Features-1,010-2,160-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,380$64,760$48,938$51,174
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$0$2,236
Total Invoice$51,577$62,300$45,739$47,766
Adjustments for Features-940-2,011-1630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,637$60,289$45,576$47,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,652$0$2,190

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelSLKSLKESES
TrimSLK250SLK350350300h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
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  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$9,875$11,025$9,040$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,010$2,160$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-940-2,011-1630

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122018
ModelSLKES
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in111.0 in
Length162.8 in192.7 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height51.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Power trunk closer350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested287554%
Total Not Requested242546%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested287558%
Total Not Requested212542%

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