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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus GX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus GX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,765

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $2,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,285

Lexus GX 460   
Difference: $636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelSLKSLKSLKGXGX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG460460 Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $51,970 $56,765
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $46,252 $50,519
Heating Package 980 980      
Appearance Package 1,300 1,000      
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410    
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200    
CD changer, remote 450 450 450    
Xenon HID headlights       815  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,930 3,930
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       310  
Heating Package 911 911      
Appearance Package 1,209 930      
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311    
Lighting Package 939 939 939    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116    
CD changer, remote 418 418 418    
Xenon HID headlights       652  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,258 3,258
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       248  
Options (change) 10,740 10,440 5,875 5,055 3,930
Options (change) 9,986 9,707 5,462 4,158 3,258
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $55,765 $60,765 $71,250 $57,900 $61,570
Total Invoice $51,921 $56,570 $66,413 $51,285 $54,652

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GX 460
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,197
Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelSLKSLKSLKGXGX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG460460 Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8301hp V8301hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11330, 17330, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18265/60-18265/60-18
Total Price$55,765$60,765$71,250$57,900$61,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,000-4,020-5,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,765$59,715$70,250$53,880$55,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$14,485$0$1,720
Total Invoice$51,921$56,570$66,413$51,285$54,652
Adjustments for Features0-978-932-3,561-5,299
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,921$55,592$65,481$47,724$49,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,671$13,560$0$1,629

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelSLKSLKSLKGXGX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG460460 Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD w/low range   $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Hill descent control   $250$250
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents   $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential   $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Running boards   $350$350
Skid plates   $150$150
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
iPod integration$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass   $0$0
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150   
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150
Power-folding third row seats   $1000$1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Disconnectable stabilizer bars   $350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,910$9,960$9,910$12,930$14,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,000$4,020$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-932-3,561-5,299

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20082010
ModelSLKGX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in109.8 in
Length160.7 in189.2 in
Width70.4 in74.2 in
Height51.0 in74.2 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.5,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.1 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft34.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.534.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft364.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested204068%
Total Not Requested95032%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested204068%
Total Not Requested95032%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Mark Levinson, 330W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105069%
Total Not Requested47531%

Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460 Premium

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Mark Levinson, 330W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105069%
Total Not Requested47531%

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