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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: $47,685

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $16,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,894

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $16,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelSLKISIS
TrimSLK350250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $53,300 $41,190 $46,640
Base Invoice $49,569 $37,072 $41,976
Premium 1 Package 2,590    
Multimedia Package 2,890    
Lighting Package 1,070    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Automatic climate control, front 760    
Wood trim 690    
Upgraded leather upholstery 630    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700    
Navigation system   2,465 2,465
Luxury Package   3,055 3,055
Headlight washers   100 100
Premium 1 Package 2,409    
Multimedia Package 2,688    
Lighting Package 995    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Automatic climate control, front 707    
Wood trim 642    
Upgraded leather upholstery 586    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651    
Navigation system   2,233 2,233
Luxury Package   2,628 2,628
Headlight washers   86 86
Options (change) 10,050 5,620 5,620
Options (change) 9,348 4,947 4,947
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $64,225 $47,685 $53,135
Total Invoice $59,792 $42,894 $47,798

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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: $16,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,226
Model Year201120112011
ModelSLKISIS
TrimSLK350250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 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$64,225$47,685$53,135
Adjustments for Features0-365-1,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,225$47,320$51,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$59,792$42,894$47,798
Adjustments for Features0-328-1,273
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,792$42,566$46,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,959

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201120112011
ModelSLKISIS
TrimSLK350250C350C
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
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,350$2,715$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$365$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-328-1,273

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112011
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 Weight3,295 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 SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested161578%
Total Not Requested45022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200No
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 plates200Yes
Total Requested132565%
Total Not Requested72535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200No
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 plates200Yes
Total Requested132565%
Total Not Requested72535%

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