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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: $54,945

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $20,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,165

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $18,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132017
ModelSLKSLKSLKLS
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG460
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $55,400 $67,990 $72,520
Base Invoice $39,897 $51,522 $63,231 $66,717
Wood trim 990 990    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Analog clock 250 250    
All Weather Package       100
Heated steering wheel       150
Comfort Package       1,750
Auto-dimming headlights       250
Wood trim 921 921    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Analog clock 233 233    
All Weather Package       92
Heated steering wheel       140
Comfort Package       1,611
Auto-dimming headlights       231
Options (change) 11,140 10,370 6,540 2,250
Options (change) 10,363 9,647 6,084 2,074
Destination 905 905 905 975
Total Price $54,945 $66,675 $75,435 $75,745
Total Invoice $51,165 $62,074 $70,220 $69,766

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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: $23,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,241
Model Year2013201320132017
ModelSLKSLKSLKLS
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG460
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8386hp 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$54,945$66,675$75,435$75,745
Adjustments for Features-2,835-3,985-4,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,110$62,690$70,550$75,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,580$18,440$0
Total Invoice$51,165$62,074$70,220$69,766
Adjustments for Features-2,640-3,710-4,5470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,525$58,364$65,673$69,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,839$17,148$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LS

Model Year2013201320132017
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 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer   $350
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
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 
Vehicle health reports   $0
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
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Self-repairing paint   $0
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
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
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats   $0
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,025$10,175$11,075$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,835$3,985$4,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,640-3,710-4,5470

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20132017
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

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%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

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%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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