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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: $47,985

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $26,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,619

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $26,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelSLKISIS
TrimSLK55 AMG250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $67,500 $39,440 $44,890
Base Invoice $62,775 $35,495 $40,399
Automatic climate control, front 760    
Multimedia Package 2,150    
Lighting Package 1,090    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Proximity key 650    
Luxury Package   3,055 3,055
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,015 4,015
Headlight washers   100 100
Automatic climate control, front 707    
Multimedia Package 2,000    
Lighting Package 1,014    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Proximity key 605    
Luxury Package   2,444 2,444
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,325 3,325
Headlight washers   80 80
Options (change) 6,340 7,670 7,670
Options (change) 5,898 6,249 6,249
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $74,715 $47,985 $53,435
Total Invoice $69,548 $42,619 $47,523

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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: $25,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,361
Model Year201220102010
ModelSLKISIS
TrimSLK55 AMG250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine415hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11270, 12270, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$74,715$47,985$53,435
Adjustments for Features-1,6850-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,030$47,985$52,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$69,548$42,619$47,523
Adjustments for Features-1,5680-934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,980$42,619$46,589
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,970

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201220102010
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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
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  
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$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$3,850$2,165$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,685$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5680-934

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122010
ModelSLKIS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.7 in107.5 in
Length162.8 in182.5 in
Width71.5 in70.9 in
Height51.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,583 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft310.8 ft3

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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 information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92596%
Total Not Requested404%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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 plates200No
Total Requested140062%
Total Not Requested87538%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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 plates200No
Total Requested140062%
Total Not Requested87538%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

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