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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: $61,225

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350   
Difference: $6,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,002

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350   
Difference: $1,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelSLKLS
TrimSLK350460
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,950 $62,900
Base Invoice $47,384 $53,940
Premium I Package 2,950  
Heating Package 990  
Lighting Package 1,030  
Multimedia Package 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Automatic climate control, front 730  
Navigation system   3,115
Telematics service, such as OnStar   900
Premium I Package 2,744  
Heating Package 921  
Lighting Package 958  
Multimedia Package 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Automatic climate control, front 679  
Navigation system   2,602
Telematics service, such as OnStar   760
Options (change) 9,400 4,015
Options (change) 8,743 3,362
Destination 875 765
Total Price $61,225 $67,680
Total Invoice $57,002 $58,067

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,938
Model Year20092008
ModelSLKLS
TrimSLK350460
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6380hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$61,225$67,680
Adjustments for Features-4,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,065$67,680
Total Invoice$57,002$58,067
Adjustments for Features-3,8730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,129$58,067

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20092008
ModelSLKLS
TrimSLK350460
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$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 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$9,300$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8730

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LS features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20092008
ModelSLKLS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in116.9 in
Length160.7 in198.0 in
Width70.4 in73.8 in
Height51.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.4,244 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		6.5 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		9.8 ft318.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LS specs.

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 lighting150Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested194083%
Total Not Requested40017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested64048%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%

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