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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: $48,290

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $6,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,158

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $5,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201520152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKRXRXRX
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG350350 F Sport450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $40,970 $48,710 $47,620
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $38,306 $45,543 $44,761
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760      
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Wood trim 990 990        
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150      
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590        
Leather seating surfaces 770          
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
Proximity key 650 650 650      
Rear spoiler 375 375        
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
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707      
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014 1,014      
Wood trim 921 921        
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409        
Leather seating surfaces 716          
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 460 460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670      
Proximity key 605 605 605      
Rear spoiler 349 349        
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) 11,065 10,295 6,340 6,395 2,415 6,395
Options (change) 10,293 9,577 5,898 5,927 2,229 5,927
Destination 875 875 875 925 925 925
Total Price $54,440 $65,970 $74,715 $48,290 $52,050 $54,940
Total Invoice $50,693 $61,416 $69,548 $45,158 $48,697 $51,613

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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: $3,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,723
Model Year201220122012201520152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKRXRXRX
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG350350 F Sport450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8270hp V6270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T7T7T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/60-18235/55-19235/60-18
Total Price$54,440$65,970$74,715$48,290$52,050$54,940
Adjustments for Features-3,020-4,170-4,8950-2,350-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,420$61,800$69,820$48,290$49,700$54,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$18,400$0$1,410$6,575
Total Invoice$50,693$61,416$69,548$45,158$48,697$51,613
Adjustments for Features-2,812-3,882-4,5560-2,199-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,881$57,534$64,992$45,158$46,498$51,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,653$17,111$0$1,340$6,385

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201220122012201520152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKRXRXRX
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250   
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100   
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  $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
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
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
Media drive$15$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
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$150   
No leather in second row$-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 $100 
Total Value of Features$9,400$10,550$11,275$6,380$8,730$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,020$4,170$4,895$0$2,350$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,812-3,882-4,5560-2,199-70

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122015
ModelSLKRX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in107.9 in
Length162.8 in187.8 in
Width71.5 in74.2 in
Height51.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested147560%
Total Not Requested97540%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested80073%
Total Not Requested30027%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested147560%
Total Not Requested97540%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

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