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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: $38,075

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $59,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,482

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $57,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelESSLSLSLSL
Trim330SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,300 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $28,640 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Stability control 650        
Xenon HID headlights 640        
Navigation system 2,200        
Heated front seats 640        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330        
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510 510 510
Wood trim       0 0
Stability control 520        
Xenon HID headlights 512        
Navigation system 1,843        
Heated front seats 512        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 264        
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474 474 474
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 5,080 510 510 510 510
Options (change) 4,147 474 474 474 474
Destination 695 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $38,075 $97,985 $137,185 $133,285 $191,185
Total Invoice $33,482 $91,278 $127,825 $124,198 $178,045

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,780
Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelESSLSLSLSL
Trim330SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine218hp V6382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionA5T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$38,075$97,985$137,185$133,285$191,185
Adjustments for Features0-11,825-12,875-12,025-12,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,075$86,160$124,310$121,260$178,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,150$35,100$92,050
Total Invoice$33,482$91,278$127,825$124,198$178,045
Adjustments for Features0-11,016-11,997-11,205-12,083
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,482$80,262$115,828$112,993$165,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,566$32,731$85,700

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelESSLSLSLSL
Trim330SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key  $250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350    
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Compass$0    
Cornering lights  $50 $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,365$16,190$17,240$16,390$17,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,825$12,875$12,025$12,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,016-11,997-11,205-12,083

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062008
ModelESSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.1 in100.8 in
Length191.1 in178.5 in
Width71.3 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.510.2 ft3

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