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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: $48,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,482

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $47,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelESSLSLSLSL
Trim330SL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,300 $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550
Base Invoice $28,640 $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322
Stability control 650        
Xenon HID headlights 640        
Navigation system 2,200        
Heated front seats 640        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330 590 590 590 590
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 264 549 549 549 549
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 5,080 590 590 590 590
Options (change) 4,147 549 549 549 549
Destination 695 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $38,075 $86,565 $109,565 $151,215 $220,365
Total Invoice $33,482 $80,571 $101,961 $140,695 $205,096

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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: $37,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,990
Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelESSLSLSLSL
Trim330SL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine218hp V6329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionA5T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$38,075$86,565$109,565$151,215$220,365
Adjustments for Features0-10,850-13,900-18,325-25,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,075$75,715$95,665$132,890$195,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,950$57,175$119,375
Total Invoice$33,482$80,571$101,961$140,695$205,096
Adjustments for Features0-10,099-12,935-17,050-23,524
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,482$70,472$89,026$123,645$181,572
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,554$53,173$111,100

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelESSLSLSLSL
Trim330SL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
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$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power door closers    $300
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning    $200
Night vision    $1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
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    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0$0
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents$100    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather headliner    $1000
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
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    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,015$14,865$17,915$22,340$29,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,850$13,900$18,325$25,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,099-12,935-17,050-23,524

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062016
ModelESSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.1 in101.8 in
Length191.1 in181.8 in
Width71.3 in73.9 in
Height57.3 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.513.5 ft3

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