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Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,670

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $36,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,256

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $34,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelGSSLSLSLSL
Trim350SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $50,695 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $47,147 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
Luxury Package 6,845        
Obstacle detection, rear 500        
LED headlights 1,160        
AWD -330        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425        
Power trunk closer 400        
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250  
Premium Package   5,050      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   650 650 650 650
Wood trim, alternative type   1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Luxury Package 6,297        
Obstacle detection, rear 430        
LED headlights 1,067        
AWD -308        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280        
Power trunk closer 368        
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093  
Premium Package   4,697      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   605 605 605 605
Wood trim, alternative type   1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395
Options (change) 9,000 9,450 4,400 4,400 2,150
Options (change) 8,134 8,790 4,093 4,093 2,000
Destination 975 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $60,670 $97,325 $116,125 $156,675 $224,225
Total Invoice $56,256 $90,579 $108,062 $145,774 $208,686

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,770
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelGSSLSLSLSL
Trim350SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine311hp V6362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$60,670$97,325$116,125$156,675$224,225
Adjustments for Features0-8,115-8,115-13,590-15,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,670$89,210$108,010$143,085$208,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,800$53,875$119,225
Total Invoice$56,256$90,579$108,062$145,774$208,686
Adjustments for Features0-7,553-7,552-12,644-14,696
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,256$83,026$100,510$133,130$193,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,484$50,104$110,964

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelGSSLSLSLSL
Trim350SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Power door closers    $300
Power rear side windows$200    
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Sunshades, second row$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
Rear side airbags$300    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$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 with automatic controls$250    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $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
Rear seat audio controls$25    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50    
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    
Heated second row seats$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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100    
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting   $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$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 
Total Value of Features$7,175$15,290$15,290$20,765$22,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,115$8,115$13,590$15,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,553-7,552-12,644-14,696

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172017
ModelGSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.2 in101.7 in
Length192.1 in182.3 in
Width72.4 in73.9 in
Height57.3 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,806 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.2 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.213.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
235/40VR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested275063%
Total Not Requested160037%

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
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
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
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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