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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: $48,689

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $13,986

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,448

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $12,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620172017
ModelSLKSLKESES
TrimSLK300SLK350350300h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $38,900 $41,820
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $36,438 $39,171
Premium 3 Package 3,790 3,790    
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490    
Premium 1 Package 3,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 990 990    
Special order charge 250 250    
Rear spoiler 350 350 319  
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Ultra Luxury Package     3,500 3,000
Alloy wheels, optional design     40  
Power trunk closer     400 400
Heated steering wheel     450 450
LED headlights     515 515
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package     2,590 2,590
Blind spot warning system     500 500
Premium 3 Package 3,525 3,525    
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175    
Premium 1 Package 3,153      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 921 921    
Special order charge 233 233    
Rear spoiler 326 326 209  
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460
Ultra Luxury Package     3,221 2,761
Alloy wheels, optional design     37  
Power trunk closer     368 368
Heated steering wheel     415 415
LED headlights     473 473
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package     2,392 2,392
Blind spot warning system     460 460
Options (change) 14,750 10,590 8,814 7,955
Options (change) 13,719 9,850 8,035 7,329
Destination 925 925 975 975
Total Price $62,675 $70,715 $48,689 $50,750
Total Invoice $58,354 $65,831 $45,448 $47,475

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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: $8,201
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,520
Model Year2016201620172017
ModelSLKSLKESES
TrimSLK300SLK350350300h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4302hp V6268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT9T7T6CVT-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$62,675$70,715$48,689$50,750
Adjustments for Features-5,960-5,760-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,715$64,955$48,514$50,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$0$2,236
Total Invoice$58,354$65,831$45,448$47,475
Adjustments for Features-5,549-5,362-1630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,805$60,469$45,285$47,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,664$0$2,190

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2016201620172017
ModelSLKSLKESES
TrimSLK300SLK350350300h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Lane departure prevention$150$150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
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$150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
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 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$13,325$13,125$7,540$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,960$5,760$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,549-5,362-1630

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162017
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 SLK300

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested155046%
Total Not Requested185054%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested197584%
Total Not Requested39016%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101567%
Total Not Requested50033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested155046%
Total Not Requested185054%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested197584%
Total Not Requested39016%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested155060%
Total Not Requested105040%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested155067%
Total Not Requested75033%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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