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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: $50,726

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $4,954

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,412

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $7,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelSLKSLKGSGSGS
TrimSLK250SLK350350460450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $44,550 $53,020 $55,800
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $39,203 $46,127 $49,104
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150      
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Automatic climate control, front 760 760      
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090      
Wood trim 990 990      
Dynamic Handling Package 990 990      
Special order charge 250 250      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Proximity key 650 650      
Rear spoiler 375 375 200 200 200
Navigation system     1,850 1,850 1,500
Rain-sensing wipers     525 100  
Satellite radio     486 486 486
Telematics service, such as OnStar     900 900 900
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     330    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     620    
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000      
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Automatic climate control, front 707 707      
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014      
Wood trim 921 921      
Dynamic Handling Package 921 921      
Special order charge 233 233      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 400 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Proximity key 605 605      
Rear spoiler 349 349 160 160 160
Navigation system     1,555 1,555 1,275
Rain-sensing wipers     420 80  
Satellite radio     389 389 389
Telematics service, such as OnStar     760 760 760
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     264    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     496    
Options (change) 12,305 11,535 5,411 4,036 3,086
Options (change) 11,447 10,731 4,444 3,344 2,584
Destination 875 875 765 765 765
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $55,680 $67,210 $50,726 $57,821 $58,351
Total Invoice $51,847 $62,570 $44,412 $50,236 $51,153

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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: $319
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,119
Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelSLKSLKGSGSGS
TrimSLK250SLK350350460450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T7T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$55,680$67,210$50,726$57,821$58,351
Adjustments for Features-4,635-5,7850-1,200-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,045$61,425$50,726$56,621$56,976
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$0$5,895$6,250
Total Invoice$51,847$62,570$44,412$50,236$51,153
Adjustments for Features-4,316-5,3860-1,043-1,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,531$57,184$44,412$49,193$49,948
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,653$0$4,781$5,536

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelSLKSLKGSGSGS
TrimSLK250SLK350350460450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250   
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50$50
Remote app$25$25   
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $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$15$15
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Cassette player  $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
Media drive$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Metal pedals$75$75   
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150   
No leather in second row$-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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000$1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$8,550$9,700$3,915$5,115$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,635$5,785$0$1,200$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,316-5,3860-1,043-1,205

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122008
ModelSLKGS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in112.2 in
Length162.8 in190.0 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height51.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft312.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90093%
Total Not Requested657%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested41533%
Total Not Requested85067%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90093%
Total Not Requested657%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested41533%
Total Not Requested85067%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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