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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: $50,570

Lexus GS 300   
Difference: $51,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,141

Lexus GS 300   
Difference: $50,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008200820082008
ModelGSGSSLSLSLSL
Trim300430SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $43,150 $51,375 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $37,971 $44,694 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Rain-sensing wipers 525 225        
Navigation system 2,250 2,250        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Adaptive cruise control 2,850 2,850 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Tires, run-flat 400 400 220 220    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200 200        
Voice control for nav and audio     510 510 510 510
Power trunk closer     520   520  
Premium I Package         2,500  
Wood trim         0 0
Rain-sensing wipers 420 180        
Navigation system 1,895 1,895        
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Adaptive cruise control 2,280 2,280 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Tires, run-flat 320 320 205 205    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 160 160        
Voice control for nav and audio     474 474 474 474
Power trunk closer     484   484  
Premium I Package         2,325  
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 6,725 6,425 4,580 4,060 6,860 3,840
Options (change) 5,475 5,235 4,260 3,776 6,380 3,571
Destination 695 695 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $50,570 $58,495 $102,055 $140,735 $139,635 $194,515
Total Invoice $44,141 $50,624 $95,064 $131,127 $130,104 $181,142

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,861
Model Year200620062008200820082008
ModelGSGSSLSLSLSL
Trim300430SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine245hp V6300hp V8382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T6T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$50,570$58,495$102,055$140,735$139,635$194,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-11,875-12,575-12,525-12,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,570$56,995$90,180$128,160$127,110$181,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,425$0$37,980$36,930$91,810
Total Invoice$44,141$50,624$95,064$131,127$130,104$181,142
Adjustments for Features0-1,298-11,062-11,717-11,670-11,664
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,141$49,326$84,002$119,410$118,434$169,478
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,185$0$35,408$34,432$85,476

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year200620062008200820082008
ModelGSGSSLSLSLSL
Trim300430SL550SL600SL55 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$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
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    
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
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, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
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 
Active steering $1000    
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,165$5,665$16,040$16,740$16,690$16,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$11,875$12,575$12,525$12,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,298-11,062-11,717-11,670-11,664

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062008
ModelGSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.2 in100.8 in
Length190.0 in178.5 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height56.1 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.7 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.710.2 ft3

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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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