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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: $46,494

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $8,981

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,030

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $8,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201720172017
ModelSLKSLKSLKISISIS
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG200t300350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $55,400 $67,990 $37,825 $40,200 $41,370
Base Invoice $39,897 $51,522 $63,231 $35,178 $37,386 $38,474
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760      
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590        
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290      
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 500 500 500
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        
Rear spoiler 350 350   389 389 389
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 850 425 425 425
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       2,835 2,835 2,835
F Sport Package       3,545 3,145 3,155
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707      
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409        
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 460 460 460
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        
Rear spoiler 326 326   259 259 259
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 791 280 280 280
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       2,616 2,616 2,616
F Sport Package       3,262 2,893 2,904
Options (change) 11,670 11,670 7,390 7,694 7,294 7,304
Options (change) 10,857 10,857 6,875 6,877 6,508 6,519
Destination 905 905 905 975 975 975
Total Price $55,475 $67,975 $76,285 $46,494 $48,469 $49,649
Total Invoice $51,659 $63,284 $71,011 $43,030 $44,869 $45,968

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 200t
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,596
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,477
Model Year201320132013201720172017
ModelSLKSLKSLKISISIS
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG200t300350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T8T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11835, 15835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$55,475$67,975$76,285$46,494$48,469$49,649
Adjustments for Features-3,385-5,385-5,6850-1,425-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,090$62,590$70,600$46,494$47,044$49,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,500$18,510$0$550$2,730
Total Invoice$51,659$63,284$71,011$43,030$44,869$45,968
Adjustments for Features-3,152-5,013-5,2920-1,319-393
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,507$58,271$65,719$43,030$43,550$45,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,764$17,212$0$520$2,545

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201320132013201720172017
ModelSLKSLKSLKISISIS
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG200t300350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0 $0
AWD    $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0$0
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250   
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$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   
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0$0$0
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100   
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$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$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Boost gauge   $75  
Compass$0$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250$250
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Performance meter   $150$150$150
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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Folding second row seats   $300$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$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  $0$0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$11,450$13,450$13,750$8,065$9,490$8,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,385$5,385$5,685$0$1,425$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,152-5,013-5,2920-1,319-393

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132017
ModelSLKIS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in110.2 in
Length162.8 in184.3 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

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 200t

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
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested27511%
Total Not Requested222589%

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
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested753%
Total Not Requested215097%

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
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested77526%
Total Not Requested215074%

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