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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: $48,435

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $53,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,275

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $49,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008200820082008
ModelESESSLSLSLSL
Trim350300hSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $37,700 $40,580 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $35,314 $38,013 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Rain-sensing wipers 155 155        
Xenon HID headlights 565 565        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Ultra Luxury Package 2,935 2,435        
Alloy wheels, optional design 110          
Power trunk closer 400 400 520   520  
Heated steering wheel 450 450        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,695          
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Blind spot warning system 500 500        
Navigation Package   1,795        
Voice control for nav and audio     510 510 510 510
Premium I Package         2,500  
Wood trim         0 0
Rain-sensing wipers 144 144        
Xenon HID headlights 521 521        
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Ultra Luxury Package 2,699 2,239        
Alloy wheels, optional design 100          
Power trunk closer 368 368 484   484  
Heated steering wheel 416 416        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,488          
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,380 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Blind spot warning system 460 460        
Navigation Package   1,660        
Voice control for nav and audio     474 474 474 474
Premium I Package         2,325  
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 9,810 8,300 4,360 3,840 6,860 3,840
Options (change) 9,036 7,648 4,055 3,571 6,380 3,571
Destination 925 925 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $48,435 $49,805 $101,835 $140,515 $139,635 $194,515
Total Invoice $45,275 $46,586 $94,859 $130,922 $130,104 $181,142

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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: $45,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,319
Model Year201520152008200820082008
ModelESESSLSLSLSL
Trim350300hSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6CVT-6T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15?, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$48,435$49,805$101,835$140,515$139,635$194,515
Adjustments for Features-2250-8,025-9,375-9,475-9,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,210$49,805$93,810$131,140$130,160$185,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,595$0$37,330$36,350$91,230
Total Invoice$45,275$46,586$94,859$130,922$130,104$181,142
Adjustments for Features-2100-7,475-8,735-8,828-8,824
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,065$46,586$87,384$122,187$121,276$172,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,521$0$34,803$33,892$84,934

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201520152008200820082008
ModelESESSLSLSLSL
Trim350300hSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr 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   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25    
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225    
Sunshades, second row$125$125    
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$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$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100    
Residual heat  $50$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$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200     
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200    
Sunroof $900    
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
HD radio$50$50    
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound$250 $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,315$7,090$15,115$16,465$16,565$16,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0$8,025$9,375$9,475$9,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2100-7,475-8,735-8,828-8,824

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152008
ModelESSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.0 in100.8 in
Length192.7 in178.5 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in51.0 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 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.210.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested195075%
Total Not Requested65025%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested95069%
Total Not Requested42531%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested195085%
Total Not Requested35015%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

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 SL600

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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