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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: $60,404

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $10,846

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,692

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $12,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelSLKIS
TrimSLK55 AMGF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,200 $56,610
Base Invoice $58,776 $50,382
Lighting Package 1,010  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Automatic climate control, front 720  
iPod integration 375 299
Navigation system 1,200 2,570
Premium II Package 1,410  
CD changer, remote 450  
Headlight washers   100
Lighting Package 939  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659  
Automatic climate control, front 670  
iPod integration 349 239
Navigation system 1,116 2,166
Premium II Package 1,311  
CD changer, remote 418  
Headlight washers   80
Options (change) 5,875 2,969
Options (change) 5,462 2,485
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $71,250 $60,404
Total Invoice $66,413 $53,692

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,401
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,578
Model Year20082009
ModelSLKIS
TrimSLK55 AMGF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V8416hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$71,250$60,404
Adjustments for Features-4,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,805$60,404
Total Invoice$66,413$53,692
Adjustments for Features-4,1430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,270$53,692

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082009
ModelSLKIS
TrimSLK55 AMGF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$9,385$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1430

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082009
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.3,780 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS specs.

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 IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

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