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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: $50,770

Lexus GS 300   
Difference: $64,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,301

Lexus GS 300   
Difference: $62,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelGSGSSLSLSL
Trim300430SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $43,150 $51,375 $105,500 $145,800 $212,240
Base Invoice $37,971 $44,694 $98,115 $135,594 $197,383
Rain-sensing wipers 525 225      
Navigation system 2,250 2,250      
Adaptive cruise control 2,850 2,850      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500      
Tires, run-flat 400 400      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200 200      
Rear spoiler 200 200      
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950  
Premium 1 Package     4,900 4,300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590 590 590
Wood trim       0 0
Rain-sensing wipers 420 180      
Navigation system 1,895 1,895      
Adaptive cruise control 2,280 2,280      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400      
Tires, run-flat 320 320      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 160 160      
Rear spoiler 160 160      
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744  
Premium 1 Package     4,557 3,999  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549 549 549
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 6,925 6,625 8,440 7,840 590
Options (change) 5,635 5,395 7,850 7,292 549
Destination 695 695 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $50,770 $58,695 $114,845 $154,545 $215,035
Total Invoice $44,301 $50,784 $106,870 $143,791 $200,137

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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: $49,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,132
Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelGSGSSLSLSL
Trim300430SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine245hp V6300hp V8429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10600, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$50,770$58,695$114,845$154,545$215,035
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-14,440-18,590-22,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,770$57,195$100,405$135,955$192,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,425$0$35,550$92,540
Total Invoice$44,301$50,784$106,870$143,791$200,137
Adjustments for Features0-1,298-13,437-17,296-20,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,301$49,486$93,433$126,495$179,577
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,185$0$33,062$86,144

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelGSGSSLSLSL
Trim300430SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power door closers    $300
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50   
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0$0
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Cassette player$50$50   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather headliner    $1000
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000   
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,965$4,465$17,405$21,555$25,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$14,440$18,590$22,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,298-13,437-17,296-20,560

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062013
ModelGSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.2 in101.8 in
Length190.0 in181.8 in
Width71.7 in73.9 in
Height56.1 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.713.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%
Premium 1 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 decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested190062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%
Premium 1 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 decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested190062%

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