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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: $48,689

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $47,136

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,448

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $43,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelESESSLSLSLSL
Trim350300hSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,900 $41,820 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $36,438 $39,171 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500        
LED headlights 515 515        
Ultra Luxury Package 3,500 3,000        
Alloy wheels, optional design 40          
Power trunk closer 400 400        
Heated steering wheel 450 450        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,590 2,590        
Blind spot warning system 500 500        
Rear spoiler 319          
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 2,250 2,250  
Premium Package     5,050      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     650 650 650 650
Wood trim         0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460        
LED headlights 473 473        
Ultra Luxury Package 3,221 2,761        
Alloy wheels, optional design 37          
Power trunk closer 368 368        
Heated steering wheel 415 415        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,392 2,392        
Blind spot warning system 460 460        
Rear spoiler 209          
Driver Assistance Package     2,093 2,093 2,093  
Premium Package     4,697      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     605 605 605 605
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 8,814 7,955 7,950 2,900 2,900 650
Options (change) 8,035 7,329 7,395 2,698 2,698 605
Destination 975 975 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $48,689 $50,750 $95,825 $114,625 $155,175 $222,725
Total Invoice $45,448 $47,475 $89,184 $106,667 $144,379 $207,291

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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: $35,336
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,754
Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelESESSLSLSLSL
Trim350300hSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6CVT-6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$48,689$50,750$95,825$114,625$155,175$222,725
Adjustments for Features-1750-11,975-11,975-17,450-19,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,514$50,750$83,850$102,650$137,725$203,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,236$0$18,800$53,875$119,225
Total Invoice$45,448$47,475$89,184$106,667$144,379$207,291
Adjustments for Features-1630-11,145-11,144-16,236-18,288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,285$47,475$78,039$95,523$128,143$189,003
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,190$0$17,484$50,104$110,964

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelESESSLSLSLSL
Trim350300hSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
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    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Power door closers     $300
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225    
Sunshades, second row$125$125    
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200    
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0$0$0
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents$100$100    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100$100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15    
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25$25
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  $200$200
Sunroof $900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
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
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
USB port$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$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$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting    $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,540$5,365$17,340$17,340$22,815$25,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$11,975$11,975$17,450$19,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-1630-11,145-11,144-16,236-18,288

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172017
ModelESSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.0 in101.7 in
Length192.7 in182.3 in
Width71.7 in73.9 in
Height57.1 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.213.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length 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 system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length 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 system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

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