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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: $47,200

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $62,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,115

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $57,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelESSLSL
Trim350SL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,725 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $34,400 $96,395 $130,609
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065    
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 1,180 1,180
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 2,300 2,300
Wood trim     0
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,749    
Ultra Luxury Package 3,251    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 1,097 1,097
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 2,139 2,139
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 9,600 3,480 3,480
Options (change) 8,840 3,236 3,236
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $47,200 $109,305 $147,395
Total Invoice $44,115 $101,806 $137,320

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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: $50,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,245
Model Year201220122012
ModelESSLSL
Trim350SL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$47,200$109,305$147,395
Adjustments for Features0-11,215-12,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,200$98,090$135,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,040
Total Invoice$44,115$101,806$137,320
Adjustments for Features0-10,446-11,427
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,115$91,360$125,893
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,533

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201220122012
ModelESSLSL
Trim350SL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,915$16,130$17,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,215$12,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,446-11,427

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122012
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
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%
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 wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%

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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