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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: $47,499

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $12,096

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,697

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $12,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelSLKSLKES
TrimSLK250SLK350350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,950 $57,650 $36,725
Base Invoice $40,874 $53,615 $33,299
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590  
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390  
Multimedia Package 2,330 2,330  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Proximity key 650 650  
Rear spoiler 350 350 299
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 990 990  
Special order charge 250 250  
Ultra Luxury Package     3,535
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     4,065
Adaptive cruise control     1,500
Automatic climate control, front 707 707  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409  
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293  
Multimedia Package 2,167 2,167  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 430
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Proximity key 605 605  
Rear spoiler 326 326 199
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 921 921  
Special order charge 233 233  
Ultra Luxury Package     3,040
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,564
Adaptive cruise control     1,290
Options (change) 14,720 13,950 9,899
Options (change) 13,693 12,977 8,523
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $59,595 $72,525 $47,499
Total Invoice $55,492 $67,517 $42,697

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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: $6,511
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,595
Model Year201520152011
ModelSLKSLKES
TrimSLK250SLK350350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$59,595$72,525$47,499
Adjustments for Features-5,585-6,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,010$65,790$47,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,780$0
Total Invoice$55,492$67,517$42,697
Adjustments for Features-5,200-6,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,292$61,247$42,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,955$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201520152011
ModelSLKSLKES
TrimSLK250SLK350350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$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
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$11,875$13,025$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,585$6,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,200-6,2700

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152011
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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested66553%
Total Not Requested60047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72579%
Total Not Requested19021%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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 integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested66553%
Total Not Requested60047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72579%
Total Not Requested19021%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%

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