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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,825

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $27,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,812

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $27,788

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelSLKIS
TrimSLK55 AMG350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,500 $35,440
Base Invoice $57,195 $31,186
Premium Package 1,470  
Lighting Package 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
CD changer, remote 430  
Sport Package   3,695
Headlight washers   100
Premium Package 1,367  
Lighting Package 921  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
CD changer, remote 400  
Sport Package   2,956
Headlight washers   80
Options (change) 3,580 3,795
Options (change) 3,330 3,036
Destination 775 590
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $67,155 $39,825
Total Invoice $62,600 $34,812

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,365
Model Year20062006
ModelSLKIS
TrimSLK55 AMG350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V8306hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$67,155$39,825
Adjustments for Features-4,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,410$39,825
Total Invoice$62,600$34,812
Adjustments for Features-4,4230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,177$34,812

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062006
ModelSLKIS
TrimSLK55 AMG350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$9,160$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4230

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062006
ModelSLKIS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in107.5 in
Length160.7 in180.1 in
Width70.4 in70.9 in
Height51.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,420 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%

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