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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: $46,875

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $9,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,829

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $8,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKRXRX
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG350450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $50,950 $65,700 $39,075 $45,235
Base Invoice $42,734 $47,384 $61,101 $36,537 $42,520
Premium I Package 2,950 2,950      
Heating Package 990 990      
Lighting Package 1,030 1,030 1,030    
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Automatic climate control, front 730 730 730    
Premium Package       2,400 2,400
Navigation Package       2,465 2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers       110 110
Comfort Package       1,950 825
Xenon HID headlights         875
Premium I Package 2,744 2,744      
Heating Package 921 921      
Lighting Package 958 958 958    
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Automatic climate control, front 679 679 679    
Premium Package       2,244 2,244
Navigation Package       2,277 2,277
Unbranded 12 speakers       100 100
Comfort Package       1,796 759
Xenon HID headlights         807
Options (change) 9,400 9,400 5,460 6,925 6,675
Options (change) 8,743 8,743 5,078 6,417 6,187
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $56,225 $61,225 $73,035 $46,875 $52,785
Total Invoice $52,352 $57,002 $68,054 $43,829 $49,582

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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: $8,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,480
Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKRXRX
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG350450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6300hp 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$56,225$61,225$73,035$46,875$52,785
Adjustments for Features-1,120-2,170-2,4200-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,105$59,055$70,615$46,875$52,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$15,510$0$5,835
Total Invoice$52,352$57,002$68,054$43,829$49,582
Adjustments for Features-1,043-2,020-2,2550-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,309$54,982$65,799$43,829$49,512
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$14,490$0$5,683

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKRXRX
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,150$9,200$9,450$7,030$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,120$2,170$2,420$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,043-2,020-2,2550-70

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20092012
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 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 radio200Yes
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 integration100Yes
Total Requested181580%
Total Not Requested45020%
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%
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
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 radio200Yes
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 integration100Yes
Total Requested181580%
Total Not Requested45020%
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%
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
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

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

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Total Requested22543%
Total Not Requested30057%

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