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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: $47,705

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $4,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,592

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $4,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKRXRX
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG350450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,950 $57,650 $70,900 $39,075 $45,235
Base Invoice $40,874 $53,615 $65,937 $36,537 $42,520
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760    
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390      
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Becker Map Pilot 800 800 800    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 350 350      
Proximity key 650 650 650    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 990 990   330 330
Special order charge 250 250      
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
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707    
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293      
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Becker Map Pilot 744 744 744    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Rear spoiler 326 326      
Proximity key 605 605 605    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 921 921   303 303
Special order charge 233 233      
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) 7,650 6,880 3,900 7,755 7,505
Options (change) 7,117 6,401 3,628 7,180 6,950
Destination 925 925 925 875 875
Total Price $52,525 $65,455 $75,725 $47,705 $53,615
Total Invoice $48,916 $60,941 $70,490 $44,592 $50,345

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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: $2,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,261
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKRXRX
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG350450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8275hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T7T7T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8500, 11?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$52,525$65,455$75,725$47,705$53,615
Adjustments for Features-2,215-3,365-4,8050-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,310$62,090$70,920$47,705$53,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,780$20,610$0$5,835
Total Invoice$48,916$60,941$70,490$44,592$50,345
Adjustments for Features-2,063-3,133-4,4730-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,853$57,808$66,017$44,592$50,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,955$19,164$0$5,683

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKRXRX
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
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 $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$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$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
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  $150  
No leather in second row$-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 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,385$10,535$11,975$7,170$7,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,215$3,365$4,805$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,063-3,133-4,4730-70

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20152012
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 in55.6 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
6.4 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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 port25Yes
Total Requested145052%
Total Not Requested132548%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 port25Yes
Total Requested145052%
Total Not Requested132548%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

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