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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: $53,606

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $58,489

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,201

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $57,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201120112011
ModelGSGSGSSLSLSL
Trim350460450hSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $44,850 $53,320 $56,400 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $39,916 $46,921 $50,196 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,500      
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500   1,170 1,170  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620          
Satellite radio 486 486 486      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900 900 900      
Adaptive cruise control 2,850 2,850 2,850 2,300 2,300 2,300
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200 200        
Premium 1 Package       3,850 3,150  
Wood trim         0 0
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,275      
Rain-sensing wipers 420 80        
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400   1,088 1,088  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496          
Satellite radio 389 389 389      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760 760 760      
Adaptive cruise control 2,280 2,280 2,280 2,139 2,139 2,139
Cooled or ventilated front seats 160 160        
Premium 1 Package       3,580 2,930  
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 7,931 6,886 5,736 7,320 6,620 2,300
Options (change) 6,460 5,624 4,704 6,807 6,157 2,139
Destination 825 825 825 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $53,606 $61,031 $61,661 $112,095 $149,145 $204,525
Total Invoice $47,201 $53,370 $54,425 $104,400 $138,948 $190,452

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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: $47,574
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,033
Model Year200920092009201120112011
ModelGSGSGSSLSLSL
Trim350460450hSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$53,606$61,031$61,661$112,095$149,145$204,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-1,075-10,915-11,965-11,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,606$59,831$60,586$101,180$137,180$192,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,225$6,980$0$36,000$91,380
Total Invoice$47,201$53,370$54,425$104,400$138,948$190,452
Adjustments for Features0-1,049-949-10,166-11,147-11,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,201$52,321$53,476$94,234$127,801$179,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,120$6,275$0$33,567$85,076

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year200920092009201120112011
ModelGSGSGSSLSLSL
Trim350460450hSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50   
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Sunshade, rear, power  $225   
Wind blocker, small   $100$100$100
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, high-speed or partial$200$200$200   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15   
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)     $300
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50$50$50   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150  
Massage, driver seat    $100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150$150$150
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300
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$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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,765$5,965$5,840$15,680$16,730$16,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$1,075$10,915$11,965$11,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,049-949-10,166-11,147-11,142

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092011
ModelGSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.2 in100.8 in
Length190.0 in180.4 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height56.1 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,796 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 ft37.2 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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55038%
Total Not Requested90062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

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