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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: $54,745

Lexus GS 430   
Difference: $8,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,624

Lexus GS 430   
Difference: $11,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelSLKGS
TrimSLK350430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,300 $51,375
Base Invoice $49,569 $44,694
Premium 1 Package 2,590  
Lighting Package 1,070  
Wood trim 690  
Upgraded leather upholstery 630  
Multimedia Package 2,890  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Navigation system   2,250
Rain-sensing wipers   225
Rear spoiler   200
Premium 1 Package 2,409  
Lighting Package 995  
Wood trim 642  
Upgraded leather upholstery 586  
Multimedia Package 2,688  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Navigation system   1,895
Rain-sensing wipers   180
Rear spoiler   160
Options (change) 9,350 2,675
Options (change) 8,697 2,235
Destination 875 695
Total Price $63,525 $54,745
Total Invoice $59,141 $47,624

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 430
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,272
Model Year20112006
ModelSLKGS
TrimSLK350430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$63,525$54,745
Adjustments for Features-4,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,965$54,745
Total Invoice$59,141$47,624
Adjustments for Features-4,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,896$47,624

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20112006
ModelSLKGS
TrimSLK350430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Proximity key $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Total Value of Features$9,325$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2450

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20112006
ModelSLKGS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in112.2 in
Length160.7 in190.0 in
Width70.4 in71.7 in
Height51.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,916 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft312.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 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 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 wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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 lighting150No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested151573%
Total Not Requested55027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 430

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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