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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: $45,755

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $10,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,949

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $10,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelSLKSLKSLKRXRX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG350450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $37,625 $42,685
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $34,049 $38,841
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410    
Appearance Package 1,300 1,000      
Heating Package 980 980      
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
CD changer, remote 450 450 450    
Premium Package       2,400 2,400
Navigation Package       2,465 2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers       110 110
Comfort Package       1,950 825
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       330 330
Xenon HID headlights         875
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311    
Appearance Package 1,209 930      
Heating Package 911 911      
Lighting Package 939 939 939    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659    
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
CD changer, remote 418 418 418    
Premium Package       2,028 2,028
Navigation Package       2,085 2,085
Unbranded 12 speakers       88 88
Comfort Package       1,560 660
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       264 264
Xenon HID headlights         700
Options (change) 10,740 10,440 5,875 7,255 7,005
Options (change) 9,986 9,707 5,462 6,025 5,825
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $55,765 $60,765 $71,250 $45,755 $50,565
Total Invoice $51,921 $56,570 $66,413 $40,949 $45,541

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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: $8,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,824
Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelSLKSLKSLKRXRX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG350450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8275hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T7T7T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$55,765$60,765$71,250$45,755$50,565
Adjustments for Features-1,305-2,355-2,305-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,460$58,410$68,945$45,680$50,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$14,485$0$4,885
Total Invoice$51,921$56,570$66,413$40,949$45,541
Adjustments for Features-1,215-2,192-2,149-670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,706$54,378$64,264$40,882$45,541
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,672$13,558$0$4,659

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelSLKSLKSLKRXRX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG350450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,885$9,935$9,885$7,655$7,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,305$2,355$2,305$75$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,215-2,192-2,149-670

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082010
ModelSLKRX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in107.9 in
Length160.7 in187.8 in
Width70.4 in74.2 in
Height51.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested194065%
Total Not Requested105035%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested194065%
Total Not Requested105035%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested142551%
Total Not Requested135049%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested65047%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested142551%
Total Not Requested135049%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Total Requested22543%
Total Not Requested30057%

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