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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: $47,260

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $62,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,204

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $58,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201120112011
ModelESESSLSLSL
Trim350300hSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,100 $41,020 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $35,688 $38,422 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 1,170 1,170  
LED headlights 515 515      
Ultra Luxury Package 3,500 3,000      
Rain-sensing wipers 155 155      
Alloy wheels, optional design 40        
Power trunk closer 400 400      
Heated steering wheel 450 450      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,650 2,650      
Premium 1 Package     3,850 3,150  
Wood trim       0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 1,088 1,088  
LED headlights 473 473      
Ultra Luxury Package 3,221 2,761      
Rain-sensing wipers 144 144      
Alloy wheels, optional design 37        
Power trunk closer 368 368      
Heated steering wheel 416 416      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,447 2,447      
Premium 1 Package     3,580 2,930  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 8,210 7,670 5,020 4,320 0
Options (change) 7,566 7,069 4,668 4,018 0
Destination 950 950 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $47,260 $49,640 $109,795 $146,845 $202,225
Total Invoice $44,204 $46,441 $102,261 $136,809 $188,313

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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: $52,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,776
Model Year20162016201120112011
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, 15835, 15510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$47,260$49,640$109,795$146,845$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-25-9,965-11,015-11,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,260$49,615$99,830$135,830$191,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,355$0$36,000$91,380
Total Invoice$44,204$46,441$102,261$136,809$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-23-9,281-10,262-10,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,204$46,418$92,980$126,547$178,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,214$0$33,567$85,076

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162016201120112011
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   
Remote app$25$25   
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
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
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   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
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   
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
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
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$6,215$6,240$16,180$17,230$17,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$9,965$11,015$11,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-9,281-10,262-10,257

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162011
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
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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 System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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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