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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: $45,499

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $13,386

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,977

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $13,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162011
ModelSLKSLKSLKES
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $36,725
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $33,299
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      
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
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      
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
Options (change) 10,960 6,800 3,770 7,899
Options (change) 10,194 6,325 3,507 6,803
Destination 925 925 925 875
Total Price $58,885 $66,925 $77,295 $45,499
Total Invoice $54,829 $62,306 $71,950 $40,977

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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: $7,376
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,256
Model Year2016201620162011
ModelSLKSLKSLKES
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T7T6
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$58,885$66,925$77,295$45,499
Adjustments for Features-6,010-5,810-6,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,875$61,115$71,135$45,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$18,260$0
Total Invoice$54,829$62,306$71,950$40,977
Adjustments for Features-5,596-5,409-5,7340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,233$56,897$66,216$40,977
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,664$16,983$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2016201620162011
ModelSLKSLKSLKES
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55350
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 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
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$100$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$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
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$100$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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,150$11,950$12,300$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,010$5,810$6,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,596-5,409-5,7340

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162011
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 SLK300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested170072%
Total Not Requested66528%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested91560%
Total Not Requested60040%

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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested170072%
Total Not Requested66528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105073%
Total Not Requested39027%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

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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