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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: $45,220

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $23,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,088

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $21,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelSLKISIS
TrimSLK55 AMG250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $61,500 $41,190 $46,640
Base Invoice $57,195 $38,308 $43,374
Premium Package 1,470    
Lighting Package 990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690    
Bluetooth cell phone link 925    
Satellite radio 500    
CD changer, remote 430    
Luxury Package   3,055 3,055
Headlight washers   100 100
Premium Package 1,367    
Lighting Package 921    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642    
Bluetooth cell phone link 860    
Satellite radio 465    
CD changer, remote 400    
Luxury Package   2,813 2,813
Headlight washers   92 92
Options (change) 5,005 3,155 3,155
Options (change) 4,655 2,905 2,905
Destination 775 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $68,580 $45,220 $50,670
Total Invoice $63,925 $42,088 $47,154

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,377
Model Year200620122012
ModelSLKISIS
TrimSLK55 AMG250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine355hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$68,580$45,220$50,670
Adjustments for Features0-580-1,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,580$44,640$49,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$63,925$42,088$47,154
Adjustments for Features0-540-1,517
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,925$41,548$45,637
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,089

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200620122012
ModelSLKISIS
TrimSLK55 AMG250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,435$3,015$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$580$1,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-540-1,517

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062012
ModelSLKIS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.7 in107.5 in
Length160.7 in182.5 in
Width70.4 in70.9 in
Height51.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,420 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in25.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft310.8 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 250C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested102550%
Total Not Requested102550%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested102550%
Total Not Requested102550%

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