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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,900

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $9,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,178

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $10,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072009
ModelSLKSLKSLKRX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $43,350 $47,400 $62,500 $37,700
Base Invoice $40,316 $44,082 $58,125 $33,742
Lighting Package 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Heating Package 970 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700  
Automatic climate control, front 710 710 710  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200 2,650
Premium II Package 3,650 3,650 1,400  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
CD changer, remote 440 440 440  
Appearance Package   990    
Heated front seats       665
Premium Package       1,245
Xenon HID headlights       815
Lighting Package 930 930 930  
Heating Package 902 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650  
Automatic climate control, front 660 660 660  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116 2,225
Premium II Package 3,394 3,394 1,302  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
CD changer, remote 409 409 409  
Appearance Package   921    
Heated front seats       532
Premium Package       1,120
Xenon HID headlights       734
Options (change) 9,595 10,585 6,375 5,375
Options (change) 8,921 9,842 5,927 4,611
Destination 775 775 775 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $53,720 $58,760 $70,950 $43,900
Total Invoice $50,012 $54,699 $66,127 $39,178

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,674
Model Year2007200720072009
ModelSLKSLKSLKRX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/65-17
Total Price$53,720$58,760$70,950$43,900
Adjustments for Features-2,320-2,620-3,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,400$56,140$67,330$43,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,740$15,930$0
Total Invoice$50,012$54,699$66,127$39,178
Adjustments for Features-2,160-2,439-3,3740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,852$52,260$62,753$39,178
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,408$14,901$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RX

Model Year2007200720072009
ModelSLKSLKSLKRX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack   $300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows   $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $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
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim $300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,835$9,135$10,135$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,320$2,620$3,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,160-2,439-3,3740

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20072009
ModelSLKRX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in106.9 in
Length160.7 in186.2 in
Width70.4 in72.6 in
Height51.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,871 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested144056%
Total Not Requested115044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested144056%
Total Not Requested115044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900No
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130046%
Total Not Requested155054%

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