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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: $39,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,115

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $36,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelESSLSLSLSL
Trim350SL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,725 $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550
Base Invoice $34,400 $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065        
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535        
Adaptive cruise control 1,500        
Obstacle detection, rear 500        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590 590 590
Wood trim       0 0
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,749        
Ultra Luxury Package 3,251        
Adaptive cruise control 1,380        
Obstacle detection, rear 460        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549 549 549
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 9,600 590 590 590 590
Options (change) 8,840 549 549 549 549
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $47,200 $86,565 $109,565 $151,215 $220,365
Total Invoice $44,115 $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 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,522
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelESSLSLSLSL
Trim350SL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
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)215/55-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$47,200$86,565$109,565$151,215$220,365
Adjustments for Features0-7,450-10,500-15,475-21,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,200$79,115$99,065$135,740$198,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,950$56,625$119,475
Total Invoice$44,115$80,571$101,961$140,695$205,096
Adjustments for Features0-6,934-9,771-14,398-20,266
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,115$73,637$92,190$126,297$184,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,553$52,660$111,193

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelESSLSLSLSL
Trim350SL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
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$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, 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
Full-size spare tire$225    
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning    $200
Night vision    $1750
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250
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
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
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
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
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
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather headliner    $1000
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,465$13,915$16,965$21,940$28,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,450$10,500$15,475$21,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,934-9,771-14,398-20,266

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122016
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.3,936 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

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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