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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: $54,695

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $11,406

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,932

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $6,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelSLKSLKSLKLS
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $55,400 $67,990 $56,525
Base Invoice $39,897 $51,522 $63,231 $49,176
Wood trim 990 990    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Proximity key 650 650 650 1,000
Custom Luxury Package       5,935
Comfort Leather Interior Upgrade Pkg.       1,460
Satellite radio       486
Wood trim 921 921    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Proximity key 605 605 605 800
Custom Luxury Package       4,804
Comfort Leather Interior Upgrade Pkg.       1,168
Satellite radio       389
Options (change) 10,890 10,120 6,540 8,881
Options (change) 10,130 9,414 6,084 7,161
Destination 905 905 905 695
Total Price $54,695 $66,425 $75,435 $66,101
Total Invoice $50,932 $61,841 $70,220 $57,032

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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: $14,981
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,429
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelSLKSLKSLKLS
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8278hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$54,695$66,425$75,435$66,101
Adjustments for Features-3,575-4,725-5,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,120$61,700$69,935$66,101
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,580$18,815$0
Total Invoice$50,932$61,841$70,220$57,032
Adjustments for Features-3,329-4,399-5,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,603$57,442$65,100$57,032
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,839$17,497$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LS

Model Year2013201320132006
ModelSLKSLKSLKLS
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 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 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power door closers   $300
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer   $350
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Cassette player   $50
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$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$100 
Total Value of Features$9,850$11,000$11,775$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,575$4,725$5,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,329-4,399-5,1200

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20132006
ModelSLKLS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in115.2 in
Length162.8 in197.4 in
Width71.5 in72.0 in
Height51.2 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested41533%
Total Not Requested85067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested41533%
Total Not Requested85067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Custom Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power door closers300No
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145045%
Total Not Requested180055%

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