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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: $13,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,624

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $13,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092010
ModelSLKSLKSLKHS
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG250h Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $50,950 $65,700 $37,420
Base Invoice $42,734 $47,384 $61,101 $34,051
Premium I Package 2,950 2,950    
Heating Package 990 990    
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Lighting Package 1,030 1,030 1,030  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Automatic climate control, front 730 730 730  
Navigation Package       2,125
Rearview camera       350
LED headlights       1,805
Rear spoiler       200
Premium I Package 2,744 2,744    
Heating Package 921 921    
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Lighting Package 958 958 958  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Automatic climate control, front 679 679 679  
Navigation Package       1,814
Rearview camera       280
LED headlights       1,444
Rear spoiler       160
Options (change) 9,400 9,400 5,460 4,480
Options (change) 8,743 8,743 5,078 3,698
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $56,225 $61,225 $73,035 $42,775
Total Invoice $52,352 $57,002 $68,054 $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: $10,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,042
Model Year2009200920092010
ModelSLKSLKSLKHS
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG250h Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6300hp 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)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$56,225$61,225$73,035$42,775
Adjustments for Features-2,885-3,935-4,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,340$57,290$68,850$42,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$15,510$0
Total Invoice$52,352$57,002$68,054$38,624
Adjustments for Features-2,686-3,664-3,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,666$53,338$64,154$38,624
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,672$14,488$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus HS

Model Year2009200920092010
ModelSLKSLKSLKHS
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 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
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,100$10,150$10,400$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,885$3,935$4,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,686-3,664-3,9000

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20092010
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 SLK300

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested156567%
Total Not Requested77533%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested64048%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested156567%
Total Not Requested77533%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested64048%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested64048%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

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