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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: $14,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,002

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350   
Difference: $12,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelSLKLSLS
TrimSLK350460460 Crafted Line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,950 $72,520 $86,580
Base Invoice $47,384 $66,717 $79,734
Premium I Package 2,950    
Multimedia Package 2,980    
Lighting Package 1,030    
Heating Package 990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Automatic climate control, front 730    
All Weather Package   200  
Heated steering wheel   150  
Comfort Package   1,650  
Premium I Package 2,744    
Multimedia Package 2,771    
Lighting Package 958    
Heating Package 921    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Automatic climate control, front 679    
All Weather Package   184  
Heated steering wheel   140  
Comfort Package   1,520  
Options (change) 9,400 2,000 0
Options (change) 8,743 1,844 0
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $61,225 $75,445 $87,505
Total Invoice $57,002 $69,486 $80,659

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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: $16,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,309
Model Year200920152015
ModelSLKLSLS
TrimSLK350460460 Crafted Line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6386hp V8386hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11?, 10450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$61,225$75,445$87,505
Adjustments for Features-1,9600-4,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,265$75,445$83,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,960
Total Invoice$57,002$69,486$80,659
Adjustments for Features-1,8250-3,779
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,177$69,486$76,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,394

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LS

Model Year200920152015
ModelSLKLSLS
TrimSLK350460460 Crafted Line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Luggage  $0
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Black grille (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Power retractable hardtop$6750  
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Metal pedals$75 $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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,100$7,140$11,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,960$0$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8250-3,779

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20092015
ModelSLKLS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in116.9 in
Length160.7 in200.0 in
Width70.4 in73.8 in
Height51.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.4,233 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 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
6.5 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft318.0 ft3

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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 seat150Yes
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 integration100Yes
Total Requested219094%
Total Not Requested1506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95071%
Total Not Requested39029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

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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