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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: $43,490

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $10,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,425

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $11,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220072007
ModelSLKSLKRXRX
TrimSLK250SLK350350400h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $37,400 $41,180
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $33,099 $36,648
Wood trim 990 990   380
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760    
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
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
Wood trim 921 921   304
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707    
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Rear spoiler 349 349    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651    
Heated front seats     532 532
Premium Package     1,120 1,120
Navigation system     2,225 2,225
Xenon HID headlights     734 734
Options (change) 10,145 9,375 5,375 5,755
Options (change) 9,437 8,721 4,611 4,915
Destination 875 875 715 715
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,200
Total Price $53,520 $65,050 $43,490 $45,450
Total Invoice $49,837 $60,560 $38,425 $40,078

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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: $5,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,422
Model Year2012201220072007
ModelSLKSLKRXRX
TrimSLK250SLK350350400h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6270hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T7A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11132, 8132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$53,520$65,050$43,490$45,450
Adjustments for Features-4,285-5,4350-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,235$59,615$43,490$45,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$0$1,935
Total Invoice$49,837$60,560$38,425$40,078
Adjustments for Features-3,990-5,0600-22
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,847$55,500$38,425$40,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,653$0$1,631

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RX

Model Year2012201220072007
ModelSLKSLKRXRX
TrimSLK250SLK350350400h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
5-speed automatic  $900 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
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  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
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  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$9,100$10,250$4,815$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,285$5,435$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,990-5,0600-22

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122007
ModelSLKRX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in106.9 in
Length162.8 in186.2 in
Width71.5 in72.6 in
Height51.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,871 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90093%
Total Not Requested657%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested21517%
Total Not Requested105083%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90093%
Total Not Requested657%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested21517%
Total Not Requested105083%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 plates200Yes
Total Requested152556%
Total Not Requested120044%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 400h

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
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 plates200Yes
Total Requested152556%
Total Not Requested120044%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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