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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: $42,775

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $11,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,624

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $12,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelSLKSLKSLKHS
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG250h Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $37,420
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $34,051
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410  
Heating Package 980 980    
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  
Appearance Package   1,000    
Navigation Package       2,125
Rearview camera       350
LED headlights       1,805
Rear spoiler       200
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311  
Heating Package 911 911    
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  
Appearance Package   930    
Navigation Package       1,814
Rearview camera       280
LED headlights       1,444
Rear spoiler       160
Options (change) 9,440 10,440 5,875 4,480
Options (change) 8,777 9,707 5,462 3,698
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $54,465 $60,765 $71,250 $42,775
Total Invoice $50,712 $56,570 $66,413 $38,624

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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: $8,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,579
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelSLKSLKSLKHS
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG250h Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8147hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T7T7CVT
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$54,465$60,765$71,250$42,775
Adjustments for Features-2,695-4,045-3,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,770$56,720$67,255$42,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$15,485$0
Total Invoice$50,712$56,570$66,413$38,624
Adjustments for Features-2,509-3,766-3,7240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,203$52,804$62,689$38,624
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,601$14,486$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus HS

Model Year2008200820082010
ModelSLKSLKSLKHS
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG250h Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$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
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 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
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 
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
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$9,535$10,885$10,835$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,695$4,045$3,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,509-3,766-3,7240

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20082010
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?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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 wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested161554%
Total Not Requested137546%
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?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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 wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested161554%
Total Not Requested137546%
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?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

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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