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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: $51,330

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $3,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,743

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $2,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKISIS
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $43,360 $47,640
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $40,325 $44,305
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410    
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010    
Heating Package 980 980      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200    
CD changer, remote 450 450 450    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,520 3,520
F Sport Package       2,550 2,550
Xenon HID headlights       875 875
Headlight washers       100 100
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311    
Lighting Package 939 939 939    
Heating Package 911 911      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116    
CD changer, remote 418 418 418    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,245 3,245
F Sport Package       2,349 2,349
Xenon HID headlights       807 807
Headlight washers       92 92
Options (change) 9,440 9,440 5,875 7,045 7,045
Options (change) 8,777 8,777 5,462 6,493 6,493
Destination 875 875 875 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $54,465 $59,765 $71,250 $51,330 $55,610
Total Invoice $50,712 $55,640 $66,413 $47,743 $51,723

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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: $5,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,276
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKISIS
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11270, 12270, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18255/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$54,465$59,765$71,250$51,330$55,610
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,300-2,480-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,465$58,715$69,950$48,850$53,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,485$0$4,280
Total Invoice$50,712$55,640$66,413$47,743$51,723
Adjustments for Features0-978-1,212-2,307-2,307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,712$54,662$65,201$45,436$49,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$14,489$0$3,980

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKISIS
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera   $200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,710$2,760$3,010$4,190$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,300$2,480$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-1,212-2,307-2,307

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082015
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 Weight3,210 lb.3,807 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 SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested171557%
Total Not Requested127543%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested171557%
Total Not Requested127543%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested77548%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/40YR18 tires400No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested92551%
Total Not Requested90049%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested77548%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/40YR18 tires400No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested92551%
Total Not Requested90049%

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