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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: $52,555

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $2,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,088

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $2,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKRXRX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG350450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $43,270 $45,695
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $40,457 $42,954
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410    
Heating Package 980 980      
Appearance Package 1,300 1,000      
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010    
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    
Luxury Package       4,180 4,180
Cooled or ventilated front seats       640 640
Sunroof       1,350 1,350
Navigation Package       2,120 2,120
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311    
Heating Package 911 911      
Appearance Package 1,209 930      
Lighting Package 939 939 939    
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    
Luxury Package       3,848 3,848
Cooled or ventilated front seats       589 589
Sunroof       1,243 1,243
Navigation Package       1,956 1,956
Options (change) 10,290 9,990 5,425 8,290 8,290
Options (change) 9,568 9,289 5,044 7,636 7,636
Destination 875 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $55,315 $60,315 $70,800 $52,555 $54,980
Total Invoice $51,503 $56,152 $65,995 $49,088 $51,585

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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: $5,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,979
Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKRXRX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG350450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8295hp V6259hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T7T7T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
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)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$55,315$60,315$70,800$52,555$54,980
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,000-2,745-4,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,315$59,265$69,800$49,810$50,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$14,485$0$875
Total Invoice$51,503$56,152$65,995$49,088$51,585
Adjustments for Features0-978-932-2,564-4,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,503$55,174$65,063$46,524$47,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,671$13,560$0$1,031

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082008200820182018
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  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
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
Self-repairing paint   $0$0
Sunroof   $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Larger infotainment display   $0$0
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length 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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$9,360$10,410$10,360$12,105$13,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,000$2,745$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-932-2,564-4,030

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082018
ModelSLKRX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in109.8 in
Length160.7 in192.5 in
Width70.4 in74.6 in
Height51.0 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft356.3 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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 seat150Yes
Total Requested224075%
Total Not Requested75025%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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%

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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 seat150Yes
Total Requested224075%
Total Not Requested75025%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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%

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

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Roof rails250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1150100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
255/55VR20 tires400No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested212562%
Total Not Requested130038%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Roof rails250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1150100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
255/55VR20 tires400No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested212562%
Total Not Requested130038%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

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