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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: $46,409

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $64,756

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,279

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $63,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelESSLSLSL
Trim350SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $34,120 $106,700 $147,300 $214,500
Base Invoice $30,253 $99,231 $136,989 $199,485
Premium Plus Package 2,480      
Rear side airbags 250      
Xenon HID headlights 815      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,250      
Obstacle detection, rear 500      
Adaptive cruise control 2,600      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330 590 590 590
Rear spoiler 299      
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950  
Wood trim     0 0
Premium Plus Package 2,058      
Rear side airbags 200      
Xenon HID headlights 652      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,408      
Obstacle detection, rear 400      
Adaptive cruise control 2,080      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 264 549 549 549
Rear spoiler 199      
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744  
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 11,524 3,540 3,540 590
Options (change) 9,261 3,293 3,293 549
Destination 765 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $46,409 $111,165 $151,765 $217,315
Total Invoice $40,279 $103,449 $141,207 $202,259

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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: $51,766
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,082
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelESSLSLSL
Trim350SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine272hp V6429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14600, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$46,409$111,165$151,765$217,315
Adjustments for Features0-12,990-17,665-22,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,409$98,175$134,100$195,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,925$96,875
Total Invoice$40,279$103,449$141,207$202,259
Adjustments for Features0-12,088-16,436-20,722
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,279$91,361$124,771$181,537
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,410$90,176

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2008201420142014
ModelESSLSLSL
Trim350SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power door closers   $300
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Night vision   $1750
Rear side airbags$300   
Tires, run-flat $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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   
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather headliner   $1000
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
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
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,190$17,180$21,855$26,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,990$17,665$22,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,088-16,436-20,722

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082014
ModelESSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.3 in101.8 in
Length191.1 in181.8 in
Width71.1 in73.9 in
Height57.1 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.713.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

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 tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested205093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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