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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: $53,605

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $1,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,053

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $1,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelSLKSLKRXRX
TrimSLK250SLK350350450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $43,270 $45,695
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $40,457 $42,954
Automatic climate control, front 760 760    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Wood trim 990 990    
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 535 535
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     4,180 4,180
Cooled or ventilated front seats     640 640
Sunroof     1,350 1,350
Navigation Package     2,120 2,120
Steering-linked headlights     515 515
Automatic climate control, front 707 707    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Wood trim 921 921    
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 492 492
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     3,848 3,848
Cooled or ventilated front seats     589 589
Sunroof     1,243 1,243
Navigation Package     1,956 1,956
Steering-linked headlights     473 473
Options (change) 12,015 11,245 9,340 9,340
Options (change) 11,177 10,461 8,601 8,601
Destination 875 875 995 995
Total Price $55,390 $66,920 $53,605 $56,030
Total Invoice $51,577 $62,300 $50,053 $52,550

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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: $3,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,766
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelSLKSLKRXRX
TrimSLK250SLK350350450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6295hp V6259hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T7T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$55,390$66,920$53,605$56,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-1,330-2,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,390$65,770$52,275$53,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$0$875
Total Invoice$51,577$62,300$50,053$52,550
Adjustments for Features0-1,071-1,242-2,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,577$61,229$48,811$49,849
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,652$0$1,038

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RX

Model Year2012201220182018
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 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$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
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
Larger infotainment display  $0$0
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  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$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
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  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$9,525$10,675$10,855$12,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$1,330$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,071-1,242-2,701

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122018
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 washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

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 washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Roof rails250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1150100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
255/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested212562%
Total Not Requested130038%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62557%
Total Not Requested47543%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Roof rails250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1150100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
255/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested212562%
Total Not Requested130038%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62583%
Total Not Requested12517%

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