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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: $53,936

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $6,044

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,465

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $8,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014200920092009
ModelSLKSLKGSGSGS
TrimSLK250SLK350350460450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,525 $56,225 $44,850 $53,320 $56,400
Base Invoice $40,478 $52,289 $39,916 $46,921 $50,196
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150      
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Automatic climate control, front 760 760      
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390      
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Dynamic Handling Package 990 990      
Special order charge 250 250      
Distronic Plus Package 2,950 2,950      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Proximity key 650 650      
Rear spoiler 350 350 200 200 200
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 990 990 330    
Navigation system     1,850 1,850 1,500
Rain-sensing wipers     525 100  
Adaptive cruise control     2,850 2,850 2,850
Telematics service, such as OnStar     900 900 900
Satellite radio     486 486 486
Adaptive dampers - electrical     620    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000      
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Automatic climate control, front 707 707      
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293      
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Dynamic Handling Package 921 921      
Special order charge 233 233      
Distronic Plus Package 2,744 2,744      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 400 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Proximity key 605 605      
Rear spoiler 326 326 160 160 160
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 921 921 264    
Navigation system     1,555 1,555 1,275
Rain-sensing wipers     420 80  
Adaptive cruise control     2,280 2,280 2,280
Telematics service, such as OnStar     760 760 760
Satellite radio     389 389 389
Adaptive dampers - electrical     496    
Options (change) 15,530 14,760 8,261 6,886 5,936
Options (change) 14,447 13,731 6,724 5,624 4,864
Destination 925 925 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $59,980 $71,910 $53,936 $61,031 $61,861
Total Invoice $55,850 $66,945 $47,465 $53,370 $54,585

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $741
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,067
Model Year20142014200920092009
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$59,980$71,910$53,936$61,031$61,861
Adjustments for Features-6,785-7,9350-1,200-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,195$63,975$53,936$59,831$60,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,780$0$5,895$6,550
Total Invoice$55,850$66,945$47,465$53,370$54,585
Adjustments for Features-6,318-7,3870-1,049-1,213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,532$59,558$47,465$52,321$53,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,026$0$4,856$5,907

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20142014200920092009
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
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   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Lane departure prevention$150$150   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
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 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300   
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Cassette player  $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
Media drive$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
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 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
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$11,500$12,650$4,715$5,915$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,785$7,935$0$1,200$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,318-7,3870-1,049-1,213

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20142009
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?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%
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
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%
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
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
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%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
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%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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