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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: $45,700

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $46,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220202020
ModelESSLSL
Trim350SL450SL550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,725 $91,000 $114,700
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065    
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   650 650
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,749    
Ultra Luxury Package 3,251    
Obstacle detection, rear 460    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   605 605
Options (change) 8,100 650 650
Options (change) 7,460 605 605
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $45,700 $92,645 $116,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus ES 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,315
Model Year201220202020
ModelESSLSL
Trim350SL450SL550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6362hp V6449hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14600, 11600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$45,700$92,645$116,345
Adjustments for Features0-10,075-13,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,700$82,570$103,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,650

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201220202020
ModelESSLSL
Trim350SL450SL550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Wind blocker, power small $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200 $200
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0
Heated washer fluid system $50$50
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $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 thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,640$16,715$19,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,075$13,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-174-180

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122020
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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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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