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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: $47,870

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $61,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,779

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $57,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelESESSLSL
Trim350300hSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,900 $41,820 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $36,438 $39,171 $96,395 $130,609
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 1,180 1,180
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    
Adaptive cruise control     2,300 2,300
Wood trim       0
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 1,097 1,097
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    
Adaptive cruise control     2,139 2,139
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 7,995 7,455 3,480 3,480
Options (change) 7,366 6,869 3,236 3,236
Destination 975 975 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $47,870 $50,250 $109,305 $147,395
Total Invoice $44,779 $47,015 $101,806 $137,320

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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: $52,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,700
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelESESSLSL
Trim350300hSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6CVT-6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$47,870$50,250$109,305$147,395
Adjustments for Features0-25-8,940-9,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,870$50,225$100,365$137,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,355$0$37,040
Total Invoice$44,779$47,015$101,806$137,320
Adjustments for Features0-23-8,327-9,307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,779$46,992$93,479$128,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,213$0$34,534

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelESESSLSL
Trim350300hSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr 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
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $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
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  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$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$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,265$7,290$16,205$17,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$8,940$9,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-8,327-9,307

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172012
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 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 reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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 reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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 SL63 AMG

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

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