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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: $51,705

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $59,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,115

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $57,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201420142014
ModelGSGSGSSLSLSL
Trim350460450hSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $45,600 $54,070 $57,450 $106,700 $147,300 $214,500
Base Invoice $41,040 $48,121 $51,704 $99,231 $136,989 $199,485
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500        
Navigation system 165 165 1,665      
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500 1,500      
Tires, run-flat 1,190 320 320      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200 200        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330     590 590 590
Rear spoiler 200 200 200      
Driver Assistance Package       2,950 2,950  
Wood trim         0 0
Rain-sensing wipers 420 80        
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400        
Navigation system 148 148 1,423      
Adaptive cruise control 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Tires, run-flat 952 256 256      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 160 160        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 264     549 549 549
Rear spoiler 160 160 160      
Driver Assistance Package       2,744 2,744  
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 5,230 2,985 3,685 3,540 3,540 590
Options (change) 4,200 2,404 3,039 3,293 3,293 549
Destination 875 875 875 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0 0 1,300
Total Price $51,705 $57,930 $60,710 $111,165 $151,765 $217,315
Total Invoice $46,115 $51,400 $54,318 $103,449 $141,207 $202,259

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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: $47,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,130
Model Year201020102010201420142014
ModelGSGSGSSLSLSL
Trim350460450hSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10600, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$51,705$57,930$60,710$111,165$151,765$217,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-1,075-12,040-16,715-21,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,705$56,730$59,635$99,125$135,050$196,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,025$7,930$0$35,925$96,875
Total Invoice$46,115$51,400$54,318$103,449$141,207$202,259
Adjustments for Features0-1,065-962-11,204-15,552-19,838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,115$50,335$53,356$92,245$125,655$182,421
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,220$7,241$0$33,410$90,176

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201020102010201420142014
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$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$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$200   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50   
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Remote app   $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225   
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
Night vision     $1750
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system   $0$0$0
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
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$200
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
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
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
USB port$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Chronometer    $100$100
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather headliner     $1000
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$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$5,015$6,215$6,090$17,055$21,730$26,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$1,075$12,040$16,715$21,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,065-962-11,204-15,552-19,838

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20102014
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 Weight3,796 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%

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%

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