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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: $51,810

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $5,896

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,243

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $2,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelSLKSLKSLKLS
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $56,525
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $49,176
Premium I Package 2,595 2,595    
Appearance Package 1,300 1,000    
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720  
CD changer, remote 450 450 450  
Satellite radio       486
Premium I Package 2,413 2,413    
Appearance Package 1,209 930    
Lighting Package 939 939 939  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659  
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670  
CD changer, remote 418 418 418  
Satellite radio       389
Options (change) 6,785 6,485 2,890 486
Options (change) 6,308 6,029 2,686 389
Destination 875 875 875 695
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $51,810 $56,810 $68,265 $57,706
Total Invoice $48,243 $52,892 $63,637 $50,260

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,081
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,983
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelSLKSLKSLKLS
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8278hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9178, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$51,810$56,810$68,265$57,706
Adjustments for Features-3,185-4,235-4,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,625$52,575$63,730$57,706
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$15,105$0
Total Invoice$48,243$52,892$63,637$50,260
Adjustments for Features-2,966-3,943-4,2280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,277$48,949$59,409$50,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,672$14,132$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LS

Model Year2008200820082006
ModelSLKSLKSLKLS
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer   $350
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,610$9,660$9,960$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,185$4,235$4,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,966-3,943-4,2280

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20082006
ModelSLKLS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in115.2 in
Length160.7 in197.4 in
Width70.4 in72.0 in
Height51.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in44.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested179080%
Total Not Requested45020%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested179080%
Total Not Requested45020%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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