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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: $47,485

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $25,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,219

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $25,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelSLKISIS
TrimSLK55 AMG250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $65,700 $39,440 $44,890
Base Invoice $61,101 $35,495 $40,399
Lighting Package 1,030    
Multimedia Package 2,980    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Automatic climate control, front 730    
Luxury Package   3,055 3,055
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,015 4,015
Headlight washers   100 100
Lighting Package 958    
Multimedia Package 2,771    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Automatic climate control, front 679    
Luxury Package   2,444 2,444
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,325 3,325
Headlight washers   80 80
Options (change) 5,460 7,170 7,170
Options (change) 5,078 5,849 5,849
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 0 0
Total Price $73,035 $47,485 $52,935
Total Invoice $68,054 $42,219 $47,123

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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: $25,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,182
Model Year200920102010
ModelSLKISIS
TrimSLK55 AMG250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine355hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/22 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11270, 12270, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$73,035$47,485$52,935
Adjustments for Features0-390-1,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,035$47,095$51,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$68,054$42,219$47,123
Adjustments for Features0-347-1,282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,054$41,872$45,841
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,969

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200920102010
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 
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  
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
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
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$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$2,475$2,865$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$390$1,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-347-1,282

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092010
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95071%
Total Not Requested39029%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
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 Requested125055%
Total Not Requested102545%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
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 Requested125055%
Total Not Requested102545%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

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