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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: $37,455

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $21,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,986

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $21,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelSLKSLKSLKES
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55330
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $32,300
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $28,640
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490 3,050  
Premium 1 Package 3,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
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
Heated front seats       640
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175 2,837  
Premium 1 Package 3,153      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
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
Heated front seats       512
Options (change) 10,610 6,450 3,770 4,460
Options (change) 9,868 5,999 3,507 3,651
Destination 925 925 925 695
Total Price $58,535 $66,575 $77,295 $37,455
Total Invoice $54,503 $61,980 $71,950 $32,986

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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: $11,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,011
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelSLKSLKSLKES
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55330
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8218hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T7A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 1186, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$58,535$66,575$77,295$37,455
Adjustments for Features-9,135-8,935-9,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,400$57,640$67,960$37,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$18,560$0
Total Invoice$54,503$61,980$71,950$32,986
Adjustments for Features-8,506-8,318-8,6890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,997$53,662$63,261$32,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,665$17,264$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2016201620162006
ModelSLKSLKSLKES
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55330
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
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$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
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
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
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$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150 
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
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$100 
Total Value of Features$13,175$12,975$13,375$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,135$8,935$9,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,506-8,318-8,6890

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162006
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 SLK300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested152564%
Total Not Requested84036%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested21514%
Total Not Requested130086%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested152564%
Total Not Requested84036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested102571%
Total Not Requested41529%

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%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

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