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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: $52,710

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $5,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelSLKSLKGSGSGS
TrimSLK300SLK350350450hF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $50,895 $63,635 $84,350
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Multimedia Package 2,890 2,890      
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      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 425 425 425
Premium Package     0    
RWD     0    
Rear spoiler     395 395  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Multimedia Package 2,688 2,688      
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      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 280 280 280
Premium Package     0    
RWD     0    
Rear spoiler     250 250  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0    
Options (change) 10,050 10,050 820 820 425
Options (change) 9,348 9,348 530 530 280
Destination 875 875 995 975 975
Total Price $58,575 $64,225 $52,710 $65,430 $85,750

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus GS 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus GS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,321
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelSLKSLKGSGSGS
TrimSLK300SLK350350450hF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6300hp V6311hp V6286hp V6 H467hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T8CVT-6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9299, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$58,575$64,225$52,710$65,430$85,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-425-1,015-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,575$63,175$52,285$64,415$83,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0$12,130$30,815

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelSLKSLKGSGSGS
TrimSLK300SLK350350450hF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150   
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Wind blocker, small$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400 
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Residual heat$50$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15 
Wiper de-icer   $25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
LED headlights    $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750 
Performance meter    $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $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   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Upholstered instrument panel  $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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,700$10,750$10,125$10,715$12,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$425$1,015$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-12-23-39

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20112018
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

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 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 Requested161578%
Total Not Requested45022%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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 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 Requested161578%
Total Not Requested45022%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested100066%
Total Not Requested52534%

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