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Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,799

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $45,066

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,444

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $41,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelESESSLSLSLSL
Trim350300hSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $37,700 $40,580 $84,000 $106,900 $148,050 $215,250
Base Invoice $35,314 $38,013 $78,120 $99,417 $137,687 $200,183
Rain-sensing wipers 155 155        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500        
Lane departure warning 1,015 1,015        
Xenon HID headlights 565 565        
Ultra Luxury Package 2,935 2,435        
Alloy wheels, optional design 110          
Power trunk closer 400 400        
Heated steering wheel 480 450        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,695          
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500        
Blind spot warning system 500 500        
Wood trim, alternative type 0   1,500 1,500    
Rear spoiler 319          
Navigation Package   1,795        
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950 2,950  
Premium 1 Package     4,900      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590 590 590 590
Rain-sensing wipers 144 144        
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460        
Lane departure warning 933 933        
Xenon HID headlights 521 521        
Ultra Luxury Package 2,699 2,239        
Alloy wheels, optional design 100          
Power trunk closer 368 368        
Heated steering wheel 443 416        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,488          
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,380        
Blind spot warning system 460 460        
Wood trim, alternative type 0   1,395 1,395    
Rear spoiler 209          
Navigation Package   1,660        
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744 2,744  
Premium 1 Package     4,557      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549 549 549 549
Options (change) 11,174 9,315 9,940 5,040 3,540 590
Options (change) 10,205 8,581 9,245 4,688 3,293 549
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $49,799 $50,820 $94,865 $112,865 $152,515 $218,065
Total Invoice $46,444 $47,519 $88,290 $105,030 $141,905 $202,957

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,401
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,851
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelESESSLSLSLSL
Trim350300hSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H329hp V6429hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6CVT-6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15?, 8600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$49,799$50,820$94,865$112,865$152,515$218,065
Adjustments for Features-4250-10,090-10,090-14,965-19,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,374$50,820$84,775$102,775$137,550$198,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$18,000$52,775$114,025
Total Invoice$46,444$47,519$88,290$105,030$141,905$202,957
Adjustments for Features-3960-9,391-9,390-13,924-17,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,048$47,519$78,899$95,640$127,981$185,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,471$0$16,741$49,082$106,128

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelESESSLSLSLSL
Trim350300hSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Power door closers     $300
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225    
Sunshades, second row$125$125    
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Driver attention monitor$500$500    
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Night vision     $1750
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0$0$0
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25$25
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel     $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200     
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200$200
Sunroof $900    
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
Surround sound$250 $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300
Carbon fiber trim    $200$200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather headliner     $1000
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300    
Wood trim, alternative type$300 $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,740$6,315$16,405$16,405$21,280$25,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0$10,090$10,090$14,965$19,265
Value of Feature Adjustments-3960-9,391-9,390-13,924-17,930

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152015
ModelESSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.0 in101.8 in
Length192.7 in181.8 in
Width71.7 in73.9 in
Height57.1 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.213.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested195075%
Total Not Requested65025%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested195085%
Total Not Requested35015%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested105052%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested105052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested105052%

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