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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: $47,499

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $41,026

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,697

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $39,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017201720172017
ModelESSLSLSLSL
Trim350SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,725 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $33,299 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
Adaptive cruise control 1,500        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065        
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535        
Obstacle detection, rear 500        
Rear spoiler 299        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   650 650 650 650
Wood trim       0 0
Adaptive cruise control 1,290        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,564        
Ultra Luxury Package 3,040        
Obstacle detection, rear 430        
Rear spoiler 199        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   605 605 605 605
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 9,899 650 650 650 650
Options (change) 8,523 605 605 605 605
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $47,499 $88,525 $112,375 $152,925 $222,725
Total Invoice $42,697 $82,394 $104,574 $142,286 $207,291

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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: $32,001
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,297
Model Year20112017201720172017
ModelESSLSLSLSL
Trim350SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$47,499$88,525$112,375$152,925$222,725
Adjustments for Features0-9,025-12,075-17,550-21,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,499$79,500$100,300$135,375$201,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,800$55,875$121,575
Total Invoice$42,697$82,394$104,574$142,286$207,291
Adjustments for Features0-8,400-11,237-16,329-20,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,697$73,994$93,337$125,957$187,141
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,343$51,963$113,147

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112017201720172017
ModelESSLSLSLSL
Trim350SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control $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$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225    
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   $0
Rear side airbags$300    
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
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
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500    
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
Door sill trim plates$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting   $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,440$16,465$19,515$24,990$29,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,025$12,075$17,550$21,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,400-11,237-16,329-20,150

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112017
ModelESSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.3 in101.7 in
Length191.1 in182.3 in
Width71.1 in73.9 in
Height57.1 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,827 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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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%

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