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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: $47,320

Lexus GS 300   
Difference: $8,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,541

Lexus GS 300   
Difference: $10,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelSLKSLKGSGS
TrimSLK250SLK350300430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $55,400 $43,150 $51,375
Base Invoice $39,897 $51,522 $37,971 $44,694
Automatic climate control, front 760 760    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290    
Wood trim 990 990    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 500 500
Dynamic Handling Package 990 990    
Special order charge 250 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Proximity key 650 650    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Rear spoiler 350 350 200 200
Navigation system     2,250 2,250
Rain-sensing wipers     525 225
Automatic climate control, front 707 707    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200    
Wood trim 921 921    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 400 400
Dynamic Handling Package 921 921    
Special order charge 233 233    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Proximity key 605 605    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Rear spoiler 326 326 160 160
Navigation system     1,895 1,895
Rain-sensing wipers     420 180
Options (change) 12,480 11,710 3,475 3,175
Options (change) 11,610 10,894 2,875 2,635
Destination 905 905 695 695
Total Price $56,285 $68,015 $47,320 $55,245
Total Invoice $52,412 $63,321 $41,541 $48,024

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,738
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelSLKSLKGSGS
TrimSLK250SLK350300430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6245hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$56,285$68,015$47,320$55,245
Adjustments for Features-7,660-8,8100-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,625$59,205$47,320$53,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,580$0$6,425
Total Invoice$52,412$63,321$41,541$48,024
Adjustments for Features-7,133-8,2020-1,304
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,279$55,119$41,541$46,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,840$0$5,179

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2013201320062006
ModelSLKSLKGSGS
TrimSLK250SLK350300430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Cassette player  $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
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
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$10,050$11,200$2,390$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,660$8,810$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,133-8,2020-1,304

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20132006
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.3,705 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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested21517%
Total Not Requested105083%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested21517%
Total Not Requested105083%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 300

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

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