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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: $40,010

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $14,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,680

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $16,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelSLKSLKSLKISIS
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG250350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $30,255 $35,705
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $26,623 $31,420
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Proximity key 650 650 650    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700      
Wood trim 990 990      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,990 3,990
Luxury Package       3,495 3,495
X-Package       955 955
Headlight washers       100 100
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Proximity key 605 605 605    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651      
Wood trim 921 921      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,302 3,302
Luxury Package       2,796 2,796
X-Package       764 764
Headlight washers       80 80
Options (change) 11,390 10,620 6,340 9,040 9,040
Options (change) 10,595 9,879 5,898 7,342 7,342
Destination 875 875 875 715 715
Total Price $54,765 $66,295 $74,715 $40,010 $45,460
Total Invoice $50,995 $61,718 $69,548 $34,680 $39,477

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,904
Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelSLKSLKSLKISIS
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG250350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$54,765$66,295$74,715$40,010$45,460
Adjustments for Features-6,885-8,035-8,6100-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,880$58,260$66,105$40,010$44,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$18,225$0$4,500
Total Invoice$50,995$61,718$69,548$34,680$39,477
Adjustments for Features-6,411-7,480-8,0150-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,584$54,238$61,533$34,680$38,652
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,654$16,949$0$3,972

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelSLKSLKSLKISIS
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG250350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app$25$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150  
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  
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,400$10,550$11,125$2,515$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,885$8,035$8,610$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,411-7,480-8,0150-825

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122007
ModelSLKIS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in107.5 in
Length162.8 in180.1 in
Width71.5 in70.9 in
Height51.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90093%
Total Not Requested657%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested46537%
Total Not Requested80063%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90093%
Total Not Requested657%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested46537%
Total Not Requested80063%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90093%
Total Not Requested657%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested200077%
Total Not Requested60023%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested45049%
Total Not Requested47551%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested200077%
Total Not Requested60023%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested45049%
Total Not Requested47551%

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