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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: $37,745

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $67,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,218

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $64,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelESSLSLSL
Trim330SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,300 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $28,640 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Stability control 650      
Xenon HID headlights 640      
Navigation system 2,200      
Heated front seats 640      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620      
Wood trim     0 0
Stability control 520      
Xenon HID headlights 512      
Navigation system 1,843      
Heated front seats 512      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496      
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 4,750 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,883 0 0 0
Destination 695 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $37,745 $104,775 $142,525 $202,225
Total Invoice $33,218 $97,593 $132,791 $188,313

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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: $54,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,951
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelESSLSLSL
Trim330SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine218hp V6382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionA5T7T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$37,745$104,775$142,525$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-12,265-12,965-14,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,745$92,510$129,560$187,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,050$95,300
Total Invoice$33,218$97,593$132,791$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-11,424-12,080-13,423
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,218$86,169$120,711$174,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,542$88,721

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2006201120112011
ModelESSLSLSL
Trim330SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Side curtain airbags$350   
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,040$16,305$17,005$18,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,265$12,965$14,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,424-12,080-13,423

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062011
ModelESSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.1 in100.8 in
Length191.1 in180.4 in
Width71.3 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in51.1 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.510.2 ft3

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