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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: $49,525

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $3,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,123

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $3,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007201520152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKGSGSGS
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG350450h350 Crafted Line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,350 $47,400 $62,500 $48,600 $61,330 $56,270
Base Invoice $40,316 $44,082 $58,125 $45,198 $57,037 $52,392
Lighting Package 1,000 1,000 1,000      
Premium II Package 3,650 3,650 1,400      
Heating Package 970 970        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700      
Automatic climate control, front 710 710 710      
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925      
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200 0 1,735  
Appearance Package   990        
Lighting Package 930 930 930      
Premium II Package 3,394 3,394 1,302      
Heating Package 902 902        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650      
Automatic climate control, front 660 660 660      
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860      
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116 0 1,603  
Appearance Package   921        
Options (change) 9,155 10,145 5,935 0 1,735 0
Options (change) 8,512 9,433 5,518 0 1,603 0
Destination 775 775 775 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $53,280 $58,320 $70,510 $49,525 $63,990 $57,195
Total Invoice $49,603 $54,290 $65,718 $46,123 $59,565 $53,317

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,213
Model Year200720072007201520152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKGSGSGS
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG350450h350 Crafted Line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8306hp V6286hp V6 H306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7T8CVT-6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11299, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$53,280$58,320$70,510$49,525$63,990$57,195
Adjustments for Features-2,435-2,735-3,7350-1,465-3,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,845$55,585$66,775$49,525$62,525$53,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,740$15,930$0$13,000$3,970
Total Invoice$49,603$54,290$65,718$46,123$59,565$53,317
Adjustments for Features-2,267-2,546-3,4810-1,364-3,449
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,336$51,744$62,237$46,123$58,201$49,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,408$14,901$0$12,078$3,745

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus GS

Model Year200720072007201520152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKGSGSGS
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG350450h350 Crafted Line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Luggage     $0
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
High performance brake pads (optional)     $0
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$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 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit  $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler  $200  $200
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Compass     $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  $100
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim $300 $300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering     $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,260$8,560$9,560$5,825$7,290$9,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,435$2,735$3,735$0$1,465$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,267-2,546-3,4810-1,364-3,449

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20072015
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested194075%
Total Not Requested65025%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested194075%
Total Not Requested65025%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
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
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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