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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,535

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $17,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,503

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $15,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162017
ModelSLKSLKSLKLS
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55460
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $72,520
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $66,717
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490 3,050  
Premium 1 Package 3,390      
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 990 990    
Special order charge 250 250    
All Weather Package       100
Heated steering wheel       150
Comfort Package       1,750
Auto-dimming headlights       250
Blind spot warning system       500
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175 2,837  
Premium 1 Package 3,153      
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 921 921    
Special order charge 233 233    
All Weather Package       92
Heated steering wheel       140
Comfort Package       1,611
Auto-dimming headlights       231
Blind spot warning system       460
Options (change) 10,610 6,450 3,770 2,750
Options (change) 9,868 5,999 3,507 2,534
Destination 925 925 925 975
Total Price $58,535 $66,575 $77,295 $76,245
Total Invoice $54,503 $61,980 $71,950 $70,226

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,340
Model Year2016201620162017
ModelSLKSLKSLKLS
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55460
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8386hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$58,535$66,575$77,295$76,245
Adjustments for Features-3,885-3,685-4,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,650$62,890$73,060$76,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$18,410$0
Total Invoice$54,503$61,980$71,950$70,226
Adjustments for Features-3,617-3,431-3,9420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,886$58,549$68,008$70,226
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,663$17,122$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LS

Model Year2016201620162017
ModelSLKSLKSLKLS
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55460
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer   $350
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Self-repairing paint   $0
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats   $0
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,900$10,700$11,250$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,885$3,685$4,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,617-3,431-3,9420

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20162017
ModelSLKLS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in116.9 in
Length162.8 in200.0 in
Width71.5 in73.8 in
Height51.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,234 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested217592%
Total Not Requested1908%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76550%
Total Not Requested75050%

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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested217592%
Total Not Requested1908%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested125087%
Total Not Requested19013%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested87581%

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