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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: $6,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,123

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $6,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201520152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKGSGSGS
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG350450h350 Crafted Line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $50,950 $65,700 $48,600 $61,330 $56,270
Base Invoice $42,734 $47,384 $61,101 $45,198 $57,037 $52,392
Premium I Package 2,950 2,950        
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980      
Lighting Package 1,030 1,030 1,030      
Heating Package 990 990        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
Automatic climate control, front 730 730 730      
Navigation system       0 1,735  
Premium I Package 2,744 2,744        
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771      
Lighting Package 958 958 958      
Heating Package 921 921        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670      
Automatic climate control, front 679 679 679      
Navigation system       0 1,603  
Options (change) 9,400 9,400 5,460 0 1,735 0
Options (change) 8,743 8,743 5,078 0 1,603 0
Destination 875 875 875 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0 0
Total Price $56,225 $61,225 $73,035 $49,525 $63,990 $57,195
Total Invoice $52,352 $57,002 $68,054 $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: $3,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,249
Model Year200920092009201520152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKGSGSGS
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG350450h350 Crafted Line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8306hp V6286hp V6 H306hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T8CVT-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)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$56,225$61,225$73,035$49,525$63,990$57,195
Adjustments for Features-3,200-4,250-4,5000-1,465-3,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,025$56,975$68,535$49,525$62,525$53,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$15,510$0$13,000$3,970
Total Invoice$52,352$57,002$68,054$46,123$59,565$53,317
Adjustments for Features-2,980-3,957-4,1930-1,364-3,449
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,372$53,045$63,861$46,123$58,201$49,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$14,489$0$12,078$3,745

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus GS

Model Year200920092009201520152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKGSGSGS
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG350450h350 Crafted Line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$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
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Media drive$15$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
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 door panel trim$250$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Metal pedals$75$75$75   
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150    
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  $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 
Wood trim, alternative type     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $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$9,050$10,100$10,350$5,850$7,315$9,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,200$4,250$4,500$0$1,465$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,980-3,957-4,1930-1,364-3,449

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20092015
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 SLK300

Premium I 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested211593%
Total Not Requested1507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95071%
Total Not Requested39029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium I 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested211593%
Total Not Requested1507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95071%
Total Not Requested39029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95071%
Total Not Requested39029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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