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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: $51,600

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $6,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,049

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $5,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201620162016201620162016
ModelSLKSLKGSGSGSGSGSGS
TrimSLK300SLK350200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $53,920 $50,000 $54,750 $63,080 $68,760 $84,440
Base Invoice $44,314 $49,569 $50,061 $46,500 $50,869 $58,666 $63,891 $78,529
Multimedia Package 2,890 2,890            
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590            
Wood trim 690 690            
Upgraded leather upholstery 630 630            
Lighting Package 1,070 1,070            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720            
Automatic climate control, front 760 760            
Navigation system     1,730          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       650        
Multimedia Package 2,688 2,688            
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409            
Wood trim 642 642            
Upgraded leather upholstery 586 586            
Lighting Package 995 995            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670            
Automatic climate control, front 707 707            
Navigation system     1,600          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       599        
Options (change) 9,350 9,350 1,730 650 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 8,697 8,697 1,600 599 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 950 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $57,875 $63,525 $56,600 $51,600 $55,700 $64,030 $69,710 $85,390
Total Invoice $53,886 $59,141 $52,611 $48,049 $51,819 $59,616 $64,841 $79,479

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 350 F Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,275
Model Year20112011201620162016201620162016
ModelSLKSLKGSGSGSGSGSGS
TrimSLK300SLK350200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6300hp V6241hp I4311hp V6311hp V6286hp V6 H286hp V6 H467hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T8T8T8CVT-6CVT-6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$57,875$63,525$56,600$51,600$55,700$64,030$69,710$85,390
Adjustments for Features-2,550-3,600-5,0000-4,925-1,215-5,015-5,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,325$59,925$51,600$51,600$50,775$62,815$64,695$80,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$825$825$0$12,040$13,920$29,565
Total Invoice$53,886$59,141$52,611$48,049$51,819$59,616$64,841$79,479
Adjustments for Features-2,374-3,352-4,6480-4,582-1,131-4,665-4,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,512$55,789$47,963$48,049$47,237$58,485$60,176$74,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,277$726$812$0$11,248$12,939$27,542

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20112011201620162016201620162016
ModelSLKSLKGSGSGSGSGSGS
TrimSLK300SLK350200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150       
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300  $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100$1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control       $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 $850 $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150 $150  
Heated steering wheel     $100$100 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 $225$225$225$225
Wind blocker, small$100$100      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 $200 $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 $200 $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 $200 $200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 $0 $0$0
Lane departure warning  $200 $200 $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400 $400 $400 
Obstacle detection, front       $150
Obstacle detection, rear       $250
Pedestrian detection  $50 $50 $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 $0 $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15      
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat$50$50      
Variable intermittent wipers   $75    
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15$15 
Wiper de-icer     $25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       $300
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750      
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200 $200 
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325      
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125$125
iPod integration$100$100      
Media drive$15$15      
SD Card slot$25$25      
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25      
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 $200 $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge  $75     
Compass   $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50      
Fog light, rear$100$100      
Fog lights$125$125      
Head-up display (HUD)       $350
Headlight washers$50$50      
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display       $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25$25 
LED headlights       $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750$750 
Performance meter  $150 $150 $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10      
Xenon HID headlights$500$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100 $100 
Carbon fiber trim       $200
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300$300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250      
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150 $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150      
Metal pedals$75$75     $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300      
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 $150 $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 $150 $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100 $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100 $100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 $100 $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100 $100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim       $250
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede       $1000
Wood trim$300$300 $300 $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000 $1000 $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 $500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,875$10,925$12,325$7,325$12,250$8,540$12,340$12,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,550$3,600$5,000$0$4,925$1,215$5,015$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,374-3,352-4,6480-4,582-1,131-4,665-4,700

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20112016
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 Weight3,210 lb.3,806 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 SLK300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
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 wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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 Requested151573%
Total Not Requested55027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
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 wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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 Requested151573%
Total Not Requested55027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 200t F Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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