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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: $49,880

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $3,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,443

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $2,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820132013
ModelSLKSLKSLKGSGS
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG350450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $47,250 $59,450
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $43,945 $55,291
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410    
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,735 1,735
Appearance Package   1,000      
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311    
Lighting Package 939 939 939    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116 1,603 1,603
Appearance Package   930      
Options (change) 8,010 9,010 5,425 1,735 1,735
Options (change) 7,448 8,378 5,044 1,603 1,603
Destination 875 875 875 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $53,035 $59,335 $70,800 $49,880 $62,080
Total Invoice $49,383 $55,241 $65,995 $46,443 $57,789

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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: $470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $440
Model Year20082008200820132013
ModelSLKSLKSLKGSGS
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG350450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8306hp V6286hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T7T7T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$53,035$59,335$70,800$49,880$62,080
Adjustments for Features-2,685-4,035-4,3350-1,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,350$55,300$66,465$49,880$60,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$16,115$0$10,535
Total Invoice$49,383$55,241$65,995$46,443$57,789
Adjustments for Features-2,500-3,757-4,0410-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,883$51,484$61,954$46,443$56,239
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,601$15,071$0$9,796

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20082008200820132013
ModelSLKSLKSLKGSGS
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG350450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
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
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
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
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $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 door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-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$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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $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$8,210$9,560$9,860$5,525$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,685$4,035$4,335$0$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,500-3,757-4,0410-1,550

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20082013
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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested201567%
Total Not Requested97533%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested201567%
Total Not Requested97533%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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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