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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: $49,620

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $12,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092020
ModelSLKIS
TrimSLK350350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,950 $42,180
Premium I Package 2,950  
Lighting Package 1,030  
Multimedia Package 2,980  
Heating Package 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Automatic climate control, front 730  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 425
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,835
F Sport Package   3,155
RWD   0
Premium I Package 2,744  
Lighting Package 958  
Multimedia Package 2,771  
Heating Package 921  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Automatic climate control, front 679  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 280
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,616
F Sport Package   2,904
RWD   0
Options (change) 10,100 6,415
Options (change) 9,394 5,800
Destination 875 1,025
Total Price $61,925 $49,620

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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: $9,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,282
Model Year20092020
ModelSLKIS
TrimSLK350350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$61,925$49,620
Adjustments for Features-2,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,190$49,620

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092020
ModelSLKIS
TrimSLK350350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,850$9,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5460

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092020
ModelSLKIS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in110.2 in
Length160.7 in184.3 in
Width70.4 in71.3 in
Height51.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.2 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 SLK350

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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 wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested131558%
Total Not Requested95042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested2759%
Total Not Requested265091%

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