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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: $44,860

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $59,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,115

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $57,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009200920092009
ModelESSLSLSLSL
Trim350SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,470 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $29,676 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Obstacle detection, rear 500 1,140   1,140  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,050        
Premium Plus Package 2,480        
Rear side airbags 250        
Xenon HID headlights 815        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330        
Adaptive cruise control 2,250 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230
Wood trim       0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 400 1,060   1,060  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,350        
Premium Plus Package 2,058        
Rear side airbags 200        
Xenon HID headlights 652        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 264        
Adaptive cruise control 1,800 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 10,675 3,370 2,230 3,370 2,230
Options (change) 8,724 3,134 2,074 3,134 2,074
Destination 715 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $44,860 $104,045 $144,805 $141,845 $200,405
Total Invoice $39,115 $96,914 $134,912 $132,159 $186,620

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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: $48,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,075
Model Year20072009200920092009
ModelESSLSLSLSL
Trim350SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine272hp V6382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$44,860$104,045$144,805$141,845$200,405
Adjustments for Features0-10,440-12,090-11,140-12,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,860$93,605$132,715$130,705$188,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$39,110$37,100$94,610
Total Invoice$39,115$96,914$134,912$132,159$186,620
Adjustments for Features0-9,724-11,264-10,379-11,352
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,115$87,190$123,648$121,780$175,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,458$34,590$88,078

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20072009200920092009
ModelESSLSLSLSL
Trim350SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 $1000
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key$250 $250 $250
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rear side airbags$300    
Rearview camera$200    
Side curtain airbags$350    
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
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
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$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   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150 $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$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $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 hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,590$15,030$16,680$15,730$16,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,440$12,090$11,140$12,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,724-11,264-10,379-11,352

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20072009
ModelESSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.3 in100.8 in
Length191.1 in180.4 in
Width71.1 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.710.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested205087%
Total Not Requested30013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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