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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: $53,095

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $13,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,442

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $9,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelSLKSLKSLKLS
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG460
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $65,380
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $58,186
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Wood trim 990 990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Wood trim 921 921    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Options (change) 9,720 8,950 5,370 0
Options (change) 9,042 8,326 4,996 0
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $53,095 $64,625 $73,745 $66,255
Total Invoice $49,442 $60,165 $68,646 $59,061

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,283
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelSLKSLKSLKLS
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG460
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8380hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T8
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$53,095$64,625$73,745$66,255
Adjustments for Features-3,935-5,085-6,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,160$59,540$67,735$66,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$18,575$0
Total Invoice$49,442$60,165$68,646$59,061
Adjustments for Features-3,664-4,734-5,5940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,778$55,431$63,052$59,061
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,653$17,274$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LS

Model Year2012201220122010
ModelSLKSLKSLKLS
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG460
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 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Self-repairing paint   $0
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,525$9,675$10,600$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,935$5,085$6,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,664-4,734-5,5940

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122010
ModelSLKLS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in116.9 in
Length162.8 in198.0 in
Width71.5 in73.8 in
Height51.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,245 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 SLK250

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92596%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92596%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92596%
Total Not Requested404%

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