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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: $53,720

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $14,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,012

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $9,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072009
ModelSLKSLKSLKSC
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $43,350 $47,400 $62,500 $66,805
Base Invoice $40,316 $44,082 $58,125 $58,788
Lighting Package 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Heating Package 970 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700  
Automatic climate control, front 710 710 710  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Premium II Package 3,650 3,650 1,400  
CD changer, remote 440 440 440  
Appearance Package   990    
Rear spoiler       440
Lighting Package 930 930 930  
Heating Package 902 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650  
Automatic climate control, front 660 660 660  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116  
Premium II Package 3,394 3,394 1,302  
CD changer, remote 409 409 409  
Appearance Package   921    
Rear spoiler       352
Options (change) 9,595 10,585 6,375 440
Options (change) 8,921 9,842 5,927 352
Destination 775 775 775 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $53,720 $58,760 $70,950 $68,070
Total Invoice $50,012 $54,699 $66,127 $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: $12,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,649
Model Year2007200720072009
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, 11380, 11240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$53,720$58,760$70,950$68,070
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,300-1,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,720$58,460$69,650$66,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,740$15,930$0
Total Invoice$50,012$54,699$66,127$59,965
Adjustments for Features0-279-1,212-1,304
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,012$54,420$64,915$58,661
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,408$14,903$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus SC

Model Year2007200720072009
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 
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
Power antenna   $100
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Surround sound$250$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 $150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,085$2,385$3,385$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,300$1,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-1,212-1,304

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20072009
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested126549%
Total Not Requested132551%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested126549%
Total Not Requested132551%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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