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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: $51,505

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $50,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,955

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $49,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102008200820082008
ModelGSGSGSSLSLSLSL
Trim350460450hSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $45,600 $54,070 $57,450 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $41,040 $48,121 $51,704 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100          
Navigation system 165 165 1,665        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500   1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620            
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500 1,500 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Tires, run-flat 1,190 320 320 220 220    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330            
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 80          
Navigation system 148 148 1,423        
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400   1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496            
Adaptive cruise control 1,200 1,200 1,200 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Tires, run-flat 952 256 256 205 205    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 264            
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) 5,030 2,785 3,485 4,580 4,060 6,860 3,840
Options (change) 4,040 2,244 2,879 4,260 3,776 6,380 3,571
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $51,505 $57,730 $60,510 $102,055 $140,735 $139,635 $194,515
Total Invoice $45,955 $51,240 $54,158 $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 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,190
Model Year2010201020102008200820082008
ModelGSGSGSSLSLSLSL
Trim350460450hSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$51,505$57,730$60,510$102,055$140,735$139,635$194,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-1,075-9,575-10,925-10,875-10,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,505$56,530$59,435$92,480$129,810$128,760$183,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,025$7,930$0$37,330$36,280$91,160
Total Invoice$45,955$51,240$54,158$95,064$131,127$130,104$181,142
Adjustments for Features0-1,065-962-8,919-10,179-10,133-10,127
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,955$50,175$53,196$86,145$120,948$119,971$171,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,220$7,241$0$34,803$33,826$84,870

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2010201020102008200820082008
ModelGSGSGSSLSLSLSL
Trim350460450hSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr 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   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$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$350
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225    
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$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    
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$100    
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15    
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit     $0$0
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325    
CD changer, remote   $200$200$200$200
CD player   $125$125$125$125
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
USB port$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$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150    
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150   
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row   $-300$-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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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 headliner    $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,015$7,215$7,090$15,590$16,940$16,890$16,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$1,075$9,575$10,925$10,875$10,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,065-962-8,919-10,179-10,133-10,127

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20102008
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 Weight3,796 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 ft37.3 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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