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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: $43,540

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $13,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,477

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $14,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelSLKSLKSLKRXRX
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG350400h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $50,950 $65,700 $37,400 $41,580
Base Invoice $42,734 $47,384 $61,101 $33,099 $37,004
Premium I Package 2,950 2,950      
Lighting Package 1,030 1,030 1,030    
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980    
Heating Package 990 990      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Automatic climate control, front 730 730 730    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700      
Heated front seats       665 665
Premium Package       1,245 1,245
Navigation system       2,650 2,650
Xenon HID headlights       815 815
Premium I Package 2,744 2,744      
Lighting Package 958 958 958    
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771    
Heating Package 921 921      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Automatic climate control, front 679 679 679    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651      
Heated front seats       532 532
Premium Package       1,122 1,122
Navigation system       2,225 2,225
Xenon HID headlights       734 734
Options (change) 10,100 10,100 5,460 5,375 5,375
Options (change) 9,394 9,394 5,078 4,613 4,613
Destination 875 875 875 765 765
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 -2,200
Total Price $56,925 $61,925 $73,035 $43,540 $45,520
Total Invoice $53,003 $57,653 $68,054 $38,477 $40,182

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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: $10,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,962
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelSLKSLKSLKRXRX
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG350400h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8270hp V6209hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T7T7A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11132, 8132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$56,925$61,925$73,035$43,540$45,520
Adjustments for Features-2,920-3,970-4,120-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,005$57,955$68,915$43,365$45,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$14,910$0$2,155
Total Invoice$53,003$57,653$68,054$38,477$40,182
Adjustments for Features-2,719-3,696-3,839-1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,284$53,957$64,215$38,322$40,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$13,931$0$1,860

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelSLKSLKSLKRXRX
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG350400h
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  
5-speed automatic   $900 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack   $300$300
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
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Body kit (gray/black)   $0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
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 
Aux input$50$50$50  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
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 $100
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$9,150$10,200$10,350$6,405$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,920$3,970$4,120$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,719-3,696-3,839-1550

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20092008
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 SLK300

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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 wipers100Yes
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
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested151567%
Total Not Requested75033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested64048%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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 wipers100Yes
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
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested151567%
Total Not Requested75033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested64048%
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 washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested64048%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested167558%
Total Not Requested120042%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 400h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900No
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested167558%
Total Not Requested120042%

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