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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: $70,800

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $14,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,995

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $13,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelSLKGS
TrimSLK55 AMGF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,200 $83,940
Base Invoice $58,776 $78,064
Premium II Package 1,410  
Lighting Package 1,010  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Navigation system 1,200  
Automatic climate control, front 720  
iPod integration 375  
Premium II Package 1,311  
Lighting Package 939  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659  
Navigation system 1,116  
Automatic climate control, front 670  
iPod integration 349  
Options (change) 5,425 0
Options (change) 5,044 0
Destination 875 975
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $70,800 $84,915
Total Invoice $65,995 $79,039

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,448
Model Year20082017
ModelSLKGS
TrimSLK55 AMGF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V8467hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$70,800$84,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,800$83,200
Total Invoice$65,995$79,039
Adjustments for Features0-1,596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,995$77,443

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20082017
ModelSLKGS
TrimSLK55 AMGF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,910$11,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,596

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20082017
ModelSLKGS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in112.2 in
Length160.7 in192.1 in
Width70.4 in72.4 in
Height51.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,420 lb.4,034 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 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft316.2 ft3

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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%

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