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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus SC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus SC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,510

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $14,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,819

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $10,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelSLKSLKSLKSC
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $66,805
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $58,788
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300    
Interior Trim Package 710 710    
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470  
Lighting Package 990 990 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
Heated front seats 690 690    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200    
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700    
CD changer, remote 430 430 430  
Rear spoiler       440
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209    
Interior Trim Package 660 660    
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367  
Lighting Package 921 921 921  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
Heated front seats 642 642    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116    
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581    
CD changer, remote 400 400 400  
Rear spoiler       352
Options (change) 9,835 9,835 4,505 440
Options (change) 9,147 9,147 4,190 352
Destination 775 775 775 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $53,510 $57,560 $68,080 $68,070
Total Invoice $49,819 $53,586 $63,460 $59,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,930
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelSLKSLKSLKSC
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8288hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$53,510$57,560$68,080$68,070
Adjustments for Features00-100-1,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,510$57,560$67,980$66,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$14,470$0
Total Invoice$49,819$53,586$63,460$59,965
Adjustments for Features00-93-1,216
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,819$53,586$63,367$58,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$13,548$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus SC

Model Year2006200620062009
ModelSLKSLKSLKSC
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Power antenna   $100
Satellite radio$200$200  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,785$2,785$2,885$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$1,380
Value of Feature Adjustments00-93-1,216

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20062009
ModelSLKSC
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.7 in103.1 in
Length160.7 in178.5 in
Width70.4 in72.0 in
Height51.0 in53.1 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested31564%
Total Not Requested17536%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested31564%
Total Not Requested17536%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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