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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: $47,479

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $13,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620192019
ModelSLKSLKISIS
TrimSLK300SLK350300350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $38,560 $42,180
Premium 1 Package 3,390      
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490    
Premium 3 Package 3,790 3,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Rear spoiler 350 350 389 389
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 425 425
Blind spot warning system     600 600
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,835 2,835
F Sport Package     3,145 3,155
Premium 1 Package 3,153      
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175    
Premium 3 Package 3,525 3,525    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Rear spoiler 326 326 259 259
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 280 280
Blind spot warning system     552 552
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,616 2,616
F Sport Package     2,893 2,904
Options (change) 13,440 10,050 7,894 7,904
Options (change) 12,500 9,347 7,060 7,071
Destination 925 925 1,025 1,025
Total Price $61,365 $70,175 $47,479 $51,109

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,026
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,731
Model Year2016201620192019
ModelSLKSLKISIS
TrimSLK300SLK350300350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4302hp V6241hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$61,365$70,175$47,479$51,109
Adjustments for Features-6,860-7,5100-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,505$62,665$47,479$50,609
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,160$0$3,130

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2016201620192019
ModelSLKSLKISIS
TrimSLK300SLK350300350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0$0
Lane departure prevention$150$150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Performance meter  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$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  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row $-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0$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
Total Value of Features$14,200$14,850$7,340$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,860$7,510$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,387-6,9910-79

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162019
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 SLK300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101567%
Total Not Requested50033%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested197584%
Total Not Requested39016%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested185054%
Total Not Requested155046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested197584%
Total Not Requested39016%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested185054%
Total Not Requested155046%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested27561%
Total Not Requested17539%
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 system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
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

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested27561%
Total Not Requested17539%
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 system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
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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