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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: $62,325

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $9,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,028

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $3,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelSLKSLKLS
TrimSLK300SLK350460
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $62,900
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $53,940
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490  
Premium 1 Package 3,390    
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Premium 3 Package 3,790 3,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 990 990  
Special order charge 250 250  
Navigation system     3,115
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     2,850
Telematics service, such as OnStar     900
Semi-automated parking system     700
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175  
Premium 1 Package 3,153    
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Premium 3 Package 3,525 3,525  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 921 921  
Special order charge 233 233  
Navigation system     2,602
Obstacle detection, rear     400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     2,280
Telematics service, such as OnStar     760
Semi-automated parking system     560
Options (change) 14,400 10,240 8,065
Options (change) 13,393 9,524 6,602
Destination 925 925 765
Total Price $62,325 $70,365 $71,730
Total Invoice $58,028 $65,505 $61,307

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,946
Model Year201620162008
ModelSLKSLKLS
TrimSLK300SLK350460
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4302hp V6380hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T8
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$62,325$70,365$71,730
Adjustments for Features-8,235-8,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,090$62,330$71,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$0
Total Invoice$58,028$65,505$61,307
Adjustments for Features-7,667-7,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,361$58,025$61,307
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,664$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LS

Model Year201620162008
ModelSLKSLKLS
TrimSLK300SLK350460
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
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 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app$25$25 
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
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 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
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
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,525$13,325$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,235$8,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,667-7,4800

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20162008
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 SLK300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
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 Requested170072%
Total Not Requested66528%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested66544%
Total Not Requested85056%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested110032%
Total Not Requested230068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
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 Requested170072%
Total Not Requested66528%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested110032%
Total Not Requested230068%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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