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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: $47,790

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $7,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,698

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $6,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201520152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKRXRXRX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG350350 F Sport450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $40,970 $48,710 $47,620
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $38,306 $45,543 $44,761
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410      
Appearance Package 1,300 1,000        
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010      
Heating Package 980 980        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710      
iPod integration 375 375 375      
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720      
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Navigation Package       1,915 1,915 1,915
Premium Package       2,260   2,260
Comfort Package       1,390   825
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       330   330
Xenon HID headlights           565
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311      
Appearance Package 1,209 930        
Lighting Package 939 939 939      
Heating Package 911 911        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659      
iPod integration 349 349 349      
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670      
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116      
Navigation Package       1,769 1,769 1,769
Premium Package       2,115   2,115
Comfort Package       1,280   759
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       303   303
Xenon HID headlights           521
Options (change) 10,290 9,990 5,425 5,895 1,915 5,895
Options (change) 9,568 9,289 5,044 5,467 1,769 5,467
Destination 875 875 875 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $55,315 $60,315 $70,800 $47,790 $51,550 $54,440
Total Invoice $51,503 $56,152 $65,995 $44,698 $48,237 $51,153

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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: $6,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,474
Model Year200820082008201520152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKRXRXRX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG350350 F Sport450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8270hp V6270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T7T7T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/60-18235/55-19235/60-18
Total Price$55,315$60,315$70,800$47,790$51,550$54,440
Adjustments for Features-1,430-2,480-2,4300-2,350-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,885$57,835$68,370$47,790$49,200$54,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$14,485$0$1,410$6,575
Total Invoice$51,503$56,152$65,995$44,698$48,237$51,153
Adjustments for Features-1,331-2,309-2,2650-2,199-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,172$53,843$63,730$44,698$46,038$51,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,671$13,558$0$1,340$6,385

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RX

Model Year200820082008201520152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKRXRXRX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG350350 F Sport450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0 $0
AWD    $1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Roof rails   $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential    $150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Rear bumper protector   $40$40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100   
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Metal pedals$75$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$8,560$9,610$9,560$7,130$9,480$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$2,480$2,430$0$2,350$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,331-2,309-2,2650-2,199-70

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082015
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 in55.5 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
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
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
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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
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
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
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested142558%
Total Not Requested102542%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested30029%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested142558%
Total Not Requested102542%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Total Requested22543%
Total Not Requested30057%

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