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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: $58,640

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $14,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,603

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $9,677

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142009
ModelSLKSLKLS
TrimSLK250SLK350460
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,525 $56,225 $63,825
Base Invoice $40,478 $52,289 $56,803
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390  
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590  
Distronic Plus Package 2,950 2,950  
Special order charge 250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 990 990  
Proximity key 650 650  
Navigation system     3,115
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     2,850
Telematics service, such as OnStar     900
Semi-automated parking system     700
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707  
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409  
Distronic Plus Package 2,744 2,744  
Special order charge 233 233  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 921 921  
Proximity key 605 605  
Navigation system     2,602
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     2,280
Telematics service, such as OnStar     760
Semi-automated parking system     560
Options (change) 14,190 13,420 8,065
Options (change) 13,200 12,484 6,602
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $58,640 $70,570 $72,765
Total Invoice $54,603 $65,698 $64,280

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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: $20,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,180
Model Year201420142009
ModelSLKSLKLS
TrimSLK250SLK350460
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6380hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$58,640$70,570$72,765
Adjustments for Features-5,910-7,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,730$63,510$72,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,780$0
Total Invoice$54,603$65,698$64,280
Adjustments for Features-5,503-6,5730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,100$59,125$64,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,025$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LS

Model Year201420142009
ModelSLKSLKLS
TrimSLK250SLK350460
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$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$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Metal pedals$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
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$11,375$12,525$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,910$7,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,503-6,5730

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20142009
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 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
6.4 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
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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 integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested41533%
Total Not Requested85067%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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 integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested41533%
Total Not Requested85067%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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