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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: $56,185

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $19,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,319

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $17,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320152015
ModelSLKSLKLSLS
TrimSLK250SLK350460460 Crafted Line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $55,400 $72,520 $86,580
Base Invoice $39,897 $51,522 $66,717 $79,734
Wood trim 990 990    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150    
Dynamic Handling Package 990 990    
Special order charge 250 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Proximity key 650 650    
Analog clock 250 250    
All Weather Package     200  
Heated steering wheel     150  
Comfort Package     1,650  
Wood trim 921 921    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Dynamic Handling Package 921 921    
Special order charge 233 233    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Proximity key 605 605    
Analog clock 233 233    
All Weather Package     184  
Heated steering wheel     140  
Comfort Package     1,520  
Options (change) 12,380 11,610 2,000 0
Options (change) 11,517 10,801 1,844 0
Destination 905 905 925 925
Total Price $56,185 $67,915 $75,445 $87,505
Total Invoice $52,319 $63,228 $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 SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,552
Model Year2013201320152015
ModelSLKSLKLSLS
TrimSLK250SLK350460460 Crafted Line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6386hp V8386hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11?, 10450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$56,185$67,915$75,445$87,505
Adjustments for Features-3,635-4,7850-4,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,550$63,130$75,445$83,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,580$0$7,960
Total Invoice$52,319$63,228$69,486$80,659
Adjustments for Features-3,385-4,4550-3,779
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,934$58,773$69,486$76,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,839$0$7,394

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LS

Model Year2013201320152015
ModelSLKSLKLSLS
TrimSLK250SLK350460460 Crafted Line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Luggage   $0
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
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$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat$50$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$6750  
Self-repairing paint  $0$0
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$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
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $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 $100
Total Value of Features$9,875$11,025$6,240$10,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,635$4,785$0$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,385-4,4550-3,779

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20132015
ModelSLKLS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in116.9 in
Length162.8 in200.0 in
Width71.5 in73.8 in
Height51.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,234 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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
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 information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
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 information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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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