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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,380

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $23,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,633

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $17,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelSLKSLKSLKLX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG570
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $75,705
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $66,620
Appearance Package 1,300 1,000    
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410  
Heating Package 980 980    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720  
CD changer, remote 450 450 450  
Telematics service, such as OnStar       900
Appearance Package 1,209 930    
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311  
Heating Package 911 911    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116  
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670  
CD changer, remote 418 418 418  
Telematics service, such as OnStar       760
Options (change) 9,355 9,055 4,490 900
Options (change) 8,698 8,419 4,174 760
Destination 875 875 875 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $54,380 $59,380 $69,865 $77,430
Total Invoice $50,633 $55,282 $65,125 $68,205

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,067
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelSLKSLKSLKLX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG570
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8383hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18285/50-20
Total Price$54,380$59,380$69,865$77,430
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,000-7,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,380$58,330$68,865$70,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$14,485$0
Total Invoice$50,633$55,282$65,125$68,205
Adjustments for Features0-978-932-6,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,633$54,304$64,193$61,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,671$13,560$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LX

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelSLKSLKSLKLX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG570
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD w/low range   $2200
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Crawl control   $500
Full-size spare tire   $225
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack   $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows   $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards   $350
Skid plates   $150
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
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 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,985$10,035$9,985$16,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,000$7,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-932-6,505

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus LX

Model Year20082009
ModelSLKLX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in112.2 in
Length160.7 in196.5 in
Width70.4 in77.6 in
Height51.0 in75.6 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.5,996 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in61.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in58.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.541.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft383.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested194065%
Total Not Requested105035%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested194065%
Total Not Requested105035%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

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