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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: $51,830

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $1,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,203

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $1,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKISIS
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $43,360 $47,640
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $40,325 $44,305
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Proximity key 650 650 650    
Rear spoiler 375 375      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,520 3,520
Xenon HID headlights       875 875
F Sport Package       2,550 2,550
Headlight washers       100 100
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Proximity key 605 605 605    
Rear spoiler 349 349      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,245 3,245
Xenon HID headlights       807 807
F Sport Package       2,349 2,349
Headlight washers       92 92
Options (change) 10,075 9,305 6,340 7,545 7,545
Options (change) 9,372 8,656 5,898 6,953 6,953
Destination 875 875 875 925 925
Total Price $53,450 $64,980 $74,715 $51,830 $56,110
Total Invoice $49,772 $60,495 $69,548 $48,203 $52,183

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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: $2,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,490
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKISIS
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11270, 12270, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$53,450$64,980$74,715$51,830$56,110
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-2,075-990-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,450$63,830$72,640$50,840$55,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$19,190$0$4,280
Total Invoice$49,772$60,495$69,548$48,203$52,183
Adjustments for Features0-1,071-1,932-921-921
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,772$59,424$67,616$47,282$51,262
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,652$17,844$0$3,980

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKISIS
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power rear side windows   $200$200
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 
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,900$3,050$3,975$2,890$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$2,075$990$990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,071-1,932-921-921

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122015
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 Weight3,242 lb.3,807 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 SLK250

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
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
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
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
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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested105065%
Total Not Requested57535%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested92551%
Total Not Requested90049%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested105065%
Total Not Requested57535%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested92551%
Total Not Requested90049%

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