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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: $52,815

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $2,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,304

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $2,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelSLKSLKRXRX
TrimSLK250SLK350350450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $41,900 $52,235
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $39,177 $49,101
Automatic climate control, front 760 760    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090    
Wood trim 990 990    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Proximity key 650 650    
Analog clock 250 250    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700    
Luxury Package     4,610  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     640  
Sunroof     1,100  
Cold Weather Package     315  
Navigation Package     1,750  
Steering-linked headlights     415 415
Lexus Safety System+     635 635
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       300
Automatic climate control, front 707 707    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014    
Wood trim 921 921    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 460  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Rear spoiler 349 349    
Proximity key 605 605    
Analog clock 233 233    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651    
Luxury Package     4,241  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     589  
Sunroof     1,012  
Cold Weather Package     289  
Navigation Package     1,619  
Steering-linked headlights     383 383
Lexus Safety System+     584 584
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       276
Options (change) 12,015 11,245 9,965 1,350
Options (change) 11,177 10,461 9,177 1,243
Destination 875 875 950 950
Total Price $55,390 $66,920 $52,815 $54,535
Total Invoice $51,577 $62,300 $49,304 $51,294

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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: $3,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,071
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelSLKSLKRXRX
TrimSLK250SLK350350450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6295hp V6259hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T7T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/55-20235/65-18
Total Price$55,390$66,920$52,815$54,535
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-855-5
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,390$65,770$51,960$54,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$0$2,570
Total Invoice$51,577$62,300$49,304$51,294
Adjustments for Features0-1,071-798-5
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,577$61,229$48,506$51,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,652$0$2,783

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RX

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelSLKSLKRXRX
TrimSLK250SLK350350450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
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
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
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  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Self-repairing paint  $0$0
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$10,325$11,475$11,180$10,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$855$5
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,071-798-5

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122016
ModelSLKRX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in109.8 in
Length162.8 in192.5 in
Width71.5 in74.6 in
Height51.2 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft356.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

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%
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-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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
235/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Roof rails250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested207559%
Total Not Requested145041%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67559%
Total Not Requested47541%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2150100%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2150100%

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