Mercedes-Benz SLK Mercedes-Benz SLK 2015 Lexus ES Lexus ES 2006

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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: $37,435

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $14,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,970

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $15,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152006
ModelSLKSLKES
TrimSLK250SLK350330
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,950 $57,650 $32,300
Base Invoice $40,874 $53,615 $28,640
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
Dynamic Handling Package 990 990  
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390  
Becker Map Pilot 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 990 990 330
Special order charge 250 250  
Stability control     650
Navigation system     2,200
Xenon HID headlights     640
Adaptive dampers - electrical     620
Automatic climate control, front 707 707  
Dynamic Handling Package 921 921  
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293  
Becker Map Pilot 744 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 921 921 264
Special order charge 233 233  
Stability control     520
Navigation system     1,843
Xenon HID headlights     512
Adaptive dampers - electrical     496
Options (change) 6,670 5,900 4,440
Options (change) 6,205 5,489 3,635
Destination 925 925 695
Total Price $51,545 $64,475 $37,435
Total Invoice $48,004 $60,029 $32,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,813
Model Year201520152006
ModelSLKSLKES
TrimSLK250SLK350330
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6218hp V6
TransmissionM6T7A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 886, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$51,545$64,475$37,435
Adjustments for Features-6,680-7,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,865$56,645$37,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,780$0
Total Invoice$48,004$60,029$32,970
Adjustments for Features-6,221-7,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,783$52,739$32,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,956$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201520152006
ModelSLKSLKES
TrimSLK250SLK350330
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,985$11,135$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,680$7,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,221-7,2900

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152006
ModelSLKES
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in107.1 in
Length162.8 in191.1 in
Width71.5 in71.3 in
Height51.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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