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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus HS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,455

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $9,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,424

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $9,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072011
ModelSLKSLKSLKHS
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG250h Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,350 $47,400 $62,500 $39,100
Base Invoice $40,316 $44,082 $58,125 $35,581
Premium II Package 3,650 3,650 1,400  
Heating Package 970 970    
Lighting Package 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700  
Automatic climate control, front 710 710 710  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200  
CD changer, remote 440 440 440  
Appearance Package   990    
Navigation Package       2,125
Rearview camera       350
LED headlights       1,805
Rear spoiler       200
Premium II Package 3,394 3,394 1,302  
Heating Package 902 902    
Lighting Package 930 930 930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650  
Automatic climate control, front 660 660 660  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116  
CD changer, remote 409 409 409  
Appearance Package   921    
Navigation Package       1,942
Rearview camera       302
LED headlights       1,552
Rear spoiler       172
Options (change) 9,595 10,585 6,375 4,480
Options (change) 8,921 9,842 5,927 3,968
Destination 775 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $53,720 $58,760 $70,950 $44,455
Total Invoice $50,012 $54,699 $66,127 $40,424

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus HS 250h Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,428
Model Year2007200720072011
ModelSLKSLKSLKHS
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG250h Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8147hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$53,720$58,760$70,950$44,455
Adjustments for Features-2,320-2,620-3,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,400$56,140$67,330$44,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,740$15,930$0
Total Invoice$50,012$54,699$66,127$40,424
Adjustments for Features-2,160-2,439-3,3740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,852$52,260$62,753$40,424
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,408$14,901$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus HS

Model Year2007200720072011
ModelSLKSLKSLKHS
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG250h Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
LED headlights   $1000
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50
Wood trim $300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,210$9,510$10,510$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,320$2,620$3,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,160-2,439-3,3740

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20072011
ModelSLKHS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in106.3 in
Length160.7 in184.8 in
Width70.4 in70.3 in
Height51.0 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft312.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft312.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested151558%
Total Not Requested107542%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested151558%
Total Not Requested107542%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested508%
Total Not Requested60092%

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested504%
Total Not Requested135096%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

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