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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: $48,390

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $63,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,210

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $59,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201120112011
ModelESESSLSLSL
Trim350300hSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,620 $39,500 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $34,300 $37,000 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Rain-sensing wipers 155 155      
Xenon HID headlights 565 565      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 1,170 1,170  
Ultra Luxury Package 2,935 2,435      
Alloy wheels, optional design 110        
Power trunk closer 400 400      
Heated steering wheel 450 450      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 3,745        
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500 2,300 2,300 2,300
Blind spot warning system 500 500      
Navigation Package   2,625      
Premium 1 Package     3,850 3,150  
Wood trim       0 0
Rain-sensing wipers 144 144      
Xenon HID headlights 521 521      
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 1,088 1,088  
Ultra Luxury Package 2,699 2,239      
Alloy wheels, optional design 100        
Power trunk closer 368 368      
Heated steering wheel 416 416      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 3,452        
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,380 2,139 2,139 2,139
Blind spot warning system 460 460      
Navigation Package   2,423      
Premium 1 Package     3,580 2,930  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 10,860 9,130 7,320 6,620 2,300
Options (change) 10,000 8,411 6,807 6,157 2,139
Destination 910 910 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $48,390 $49,540 $112,095 $149,145 $204,525
Total Invoice $45,210 $46,321 $104,400 $138,948 $190,452

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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: $54,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,538
Model Year20142014201120112011
ModelESESSLSLSL
Trim350300hSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6CVT-6T7T7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15?, 8510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$48,390$49,540$112,095$149,145$204,525
Adjustments for Features-2250-9,515-10,565-10,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,165$49,540$102,580$138,580$193,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$36,000$91,380
Total Invoice$45,210$46,321$104,400$138,948$190,452
Adjustments for Features-2100-8,862-9,843-9,838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,000$46,321$95,538$129,105$180,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,321$0$33,567$85,076

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142014201120112011
ModelESESSLSLSL
Trim350300hSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver attention monitor$500$500   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200   
Sunroof $900   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound$250 $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $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$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,315$6,090$15,605$16,655$16,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0$9,515$10,565$10,565
Value of Feature Adjustments-2100-8,862-9,843-9,838

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142011
ModelESSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.0 in100.8 in
Length192.7 in180.4 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.210.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested195075%
Total Not Requested65025%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested75075%
Total Not Requested25025%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested195085%
Total Not Requested35015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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