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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,345

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $2,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,874

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $1,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620142014
ModelSLKSLKSLKGSGS
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG350450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $47,700 $60,430
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $44,361 $56,200
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300      
Lighting Package 990 990 990    
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470    
Interior Trim Package 710 710      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690    
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200   1,735 1,735
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700      
Satellite radio     500    
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209      
Lighting Package 921 921 921    
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367    
Interior Trim Package 660 660      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642    
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116   1,603 1,603
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581      
Satellite radio     465    
Options (change) 8,715 8,715 4,575 1,735 1,735
Options (change) 8,105 8,105 4,255 1,603 1,603
Destination 775 775 775 910 910
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $52,390 $56,440 $68,150 $50,345 $63,075
Total Invoice $48,777 $52,544 $63,525 $46,874 $58,713

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $294
Model Year20062006200620142014
ModelSLKSLKSLKGSGS
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG350450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8306hp V6286hp V6 H
TransmissionM6M6T7T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$52,390$56,440$68,150$50,345$63,075
Adjustments for Features-2,360-2,360-2,8600-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,030$54,080$65,290$50,345$61,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,260$0$11,265
Total Invoice$48,777$52,544$63,525$46,874$58,713
Adjustments for Features-2,197-2,197-2,6660-1,364
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,580$50,347$60,859$46,874$57,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$14,279$0$10,475

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20062006200620142014
ModelSLKSLKSLKGSGS
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG350450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 $175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Wiper de-icer    $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Heated front seats  $200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,935$8,935$9,435$6,575$8,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,360$2,360$2,860$0$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,197-2,197-2,6660-1,364

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20062014
ModelSLKGS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in112.2 in
Length160.7 in190.7 in
Width70.4 in72.4 in
Height51.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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