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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: $46,940

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $7,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,665

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $7,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKISIS
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG300350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $55,400 $67,990 $39,700 $40,870
Base Invoice $39,897 $51,522 $63,231 $36,921 $38,009
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 500 500
Dynamic Handling Package 990 990      
Special order charge 250 250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Proximity key 650 650 650    
Analog clock 250 250      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       2,645 2,645
F Sport Package       3,145 3,155
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 460 460
Dynamic Handling Package 921 921      
Special order charge 233 233      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Proximity key 605 605 605    
Analog clock 233 233      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       2,441 2,441
F Sport Package       2,893 2,905
Options (change) 10,620 10,620 6,540 6,290 6,300
Options (change) 9,880 9,880 6,084 5,794 5,806
Destination 905 905 905 950 950
Total Price $54,425 $66,925 $75,435 $46,940 $48,120
Total Invoice $50,682 $62,307 $70,220 $43,665 $44,765

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,654
Model Year20132013201320162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKISIS
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG300350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$54,425$66,925$75,435$46,940$48,120
Adjustments for Features-4,610-6,610-7,110-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,815$60,315$68,325$45,940$48,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,500$18,510$0$2,180
Total Invoice$50,682$62,307$70,220$43,665$44,765
Adjustments for Features-4,293-6,154-6,618-9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,389$56,153$63,602$42,735$44,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,764$17,213$0$2,030

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132013201320162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKISIS
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG300350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
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  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
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  
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$11,500$13,500$14,000$7,890$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,610$6,610$7,110$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,293-6,154-6,618-9300

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132016
ModelSLKIS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in110.2 in
Length162.8 in183.7 in
Width71.5 in71.3 in
Height51.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

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
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested754%
Total Not Requested200096%

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
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested77528%
Total Not Requested200072%

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