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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: $43,625

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $10,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,304

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $11,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelSLKSLKSLKHS
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG250h Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $37,420
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $34,051
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Rear spoiler 375 375   200
Wood trim 990 990    
Navigation Package       2,125
LED headlights       1,805
Wide-view front camera       700
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Rear spoiler 349 349   160
Wood trim 921 921    
Navigation Package       1,814
LED headlights       1,444
Wide-view front camera       560
Options (change) 11,065 10,295 6,340 5,330
Options (change) 10,293 9,577 5,898 4,378
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $54,440 $65,970 $74,715 $43,625
Total Invoice $50,693 $61,416 $69,548 $39,304

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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: $6,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,445
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelSLKSLKSLKHS
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG250h Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8147hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$54,440$65,970$74,715$43,625
Adjustments for Features-4,235-5,385-6,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,205$60,585$68,605$43,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$18,400$0
Total Invoice$50,693$61,416$69,548$39,304
Adjustments for Features-3,944-5,013-5,6870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,749$56,403$63,861$39,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,654$17,112$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus HS

Model Year2012201220122010
ModelSLKSLKSLKHS
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Wide-view front camera   $150
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
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
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$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 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,850$11,000$11,725$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,235$5,385$6,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,944-5,013-5,6870

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20122010
ModelSLKHS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in106.3 in
Length162.8 in184.8 in
Width71.5 in70.3 in
Height51.2 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft312.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft312.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92596%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92596%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92596%
Total Not Requested404%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wide-view front camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Wide-view front camera150No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested72594%
Total Not Requested506%

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