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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: $54,475

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $13,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,728

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $9,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132009
ModelSLKSLKSLKSC
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,900 $55,400 $67,990 $66,805
Base Invoice $39,897 $51,522 $63,231 $58,788
Wood trim 990 990    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 850  
Wind blocker, small 350 350 350  
Rear spoiler 350 350   440
Wood trim 921 921    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 791  
Wind blocker, small 326 326 326  
Rear spoiler 326 326   352
Options (change) 10,670 9,900 6,120 440
Options (change) 9,926 9,210 5,694 352
Destination 905 905 905 825
Total Price $54,475 $66,205 $75,015 $68,070
Total Invoice $50,728 $61,637 $69,830 $59,965

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,038
Model Year2013201320132009
ModelSLKSLKSLKSC
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8288hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$54,475$66,205$75,015$68,070
Adjustments for Features-860-2,010-2,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,615$64,195$72,280$68,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,580$18,665$0
Total Invoice$50,728$61,637$69,830$59,965
Adjustments for Features-801-1,871-2,5460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,927$59,766$67,284$59,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,839$17,357$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus SC

Model Year2013201320132009
ModelSLKSLKSLKSC
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Power antenna   $100
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150 
No leather in second row$-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
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$100 
Total Value of Features$3,600$4,750$5,475$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$860$2,010$2,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-801-1,871-2,5460

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20132009
ModelSLKSC
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.7 in103.1 in
Length162.8 in178.5 in
Width71.5 in72.0 in
Height51.2 in53.1 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested21517%
Total Not Requested105083%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested21517%
Total Not Requested105083%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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