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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: $59,245

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $13,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,166

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $9,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelSLKSLKLS
TrimSLK250SLK350460
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,950 $57,650 $67,130
Base Invoice $40,874 $53,615 $59,746
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390  
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Multimedia Package 2,330 2,330  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 990 990  
Special order charge 250 250  
Proximity key 650 650  
Luxury Value Edition     965
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     1,500
Comfort Package     2,185
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707  
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Multimedia Package 2,167 2,167  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 921 921  
Special order charge 233 233  
Proximity key 605 605  
Luxury Value Edition     878
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     1,290
Comfort Package     1,880
Options (change) 14,370 13,600 4,650
Options (change) 13,367 12,651 4,048
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $59,245 $72,175 $72,655
Total Invoice $55,166 $67,191 $64,669

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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: $17,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,609
Model Year201520152011
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$59,245$72,175$72,655
Adjustments for Features-4,410-5,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,835$66,615$72,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,780$0
Total Invoice$55,166$67,191$64,669
Adjustments for Features-4,106-5,1760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,060$62,015$64,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,955$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LS

Model Year201520152011
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power door closers  $300
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
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 
Body kit $0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Self-repairing paint  $0
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$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
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
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$11,150$12,300$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,410$5,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,106-5,1760

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20152011
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 washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72579%
Total Not Requested19021%
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 washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72579%
Total Not Requested19021%
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
Lexus LS 460

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45023%
Total Not Requested147577%

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