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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: $58,535

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $17,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,503

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $15,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKLSLS
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55460460 Crafted Line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $72,520 $86,580
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $66,717 $79,734
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490 3,050    
Premium 1 Package 3,390        
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 990 990      
Special order charge 250 250      
All Weather Package       200  
Heated steering wheel       150  
Comfort Package       1,650  
Blind spot warning system       500  
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175 2,837    
Premium 1 Package 3,153        
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 921 921      
Special order charge 233 233      
All Weather Package       184  
Heated steering wheel       140  
Comfort Package       1,520  
Blind spot warning system       460  
Options (change) 10,610 6,450 3,770 2,500 0
Options (change) 9,868 5,999 3,507 2,304 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $58,535 $66,575 $77,295 $75,945 $87,505
Total Invoice $54,503 $61,980 $71,950 $69,946 $80,659

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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: $21,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,247
Model Year20162016201620152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKLSLS
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55460460 Crafted Line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8386hp V8386hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11?, 10450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$58,535$66,575$77,295$75,945$87,505
Adjustments for Features-4,085-3,885-4,4350-3,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,450$62,690$72,860$75,945$83,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$18,410$0$7,760
Total Invoice$54,503$61,980$71,950$69,946$80,659
Adjustments for Features-3,804-3,617-4,1280-3,503
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,699$58,363$67,822$69,946$77,156
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,664$17,123$0$7,210

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20162016201620152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKLSLS
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55460460 Crafted Line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Luggage    $0
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$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$15  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Wiper de-icer   $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Black grille (optional)    $0
Body kit $0$0 $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Self-repairing paint   $0$0
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$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$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 $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 $150
Metal pedals$75$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$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
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
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Wheels, dark finish    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$11,150$10,950$11,500$7,065$10,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,085$3,885$4,435$0$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,804-3,617-4,1280-3,503

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20162015
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 SLK300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested197584%
Total Not Requested39016%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76550%
Total Not Requested75050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested197584%
Total Not Requested39016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125087%
Total Not Requested19013%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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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