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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: $63,525

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350   
Difference: $4,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,067

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $1,074

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelSLKLS
TrimSLK350460
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,300 $62,900
Base Invoice $49,569 $53,940
Premium 1 Package 2,590  
Lighting Package 1,070  
Wood trim 690  
Upgraded leather upholstery 630  
Multimedia Package 2,890  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Navigation system   3,115
Telematics service, such as OnStar   900
Premium 1 Package 2,409  
Lighting Package 995  
Wood trim 642  
Upgraded leather upholstery 586  
Multimedia Package 2,688  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Navigation system   2,602
Telematics service, such as OnStar   760
Options (change) 9,350 4,015
Options (change) 8,697 3,362
Destination 875 765
Total Price $63,525 $67,680
Total Invoice $59,141 $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: $8,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,776
Model Year20112008
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)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$63,525$67,680
Adjustments for Features-4,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,390$67,680
Total Invoice$59,141$58,067
Adjustments for Features-3,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,291$58,067

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20112008
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 
Body kit$0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$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
Heated front seats $200
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-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
Total Value of Features$9,000$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8500

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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 Year20112008
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 1 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
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 Requested174081%
Total Not Requested40019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested102584%
Total Not Requested20016%

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