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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: $54,005

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $40,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,510

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $39,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112016201620162016
ModelGSGSGSSLSLSLSL
Trim350460450hSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $46,900 $55,370 $58,950 $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550
Base Invoice $42,210 $49,279 $53,056 $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100          
Navigation system 1,165 1,165 1,665        
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500 1,500        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500          
Tires, run-flat 1,190 320 320        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620            
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330     590 590 590 590
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200 200          
Rear spoiler 200 200 200        
Driver Assistance Package       2,950 2,950 2,950  
Premium 1 Package       4,900      
Wood trim           0 0
Rain-sensing wipers 452 86          
Navigation system 1,068 1,068 1,523        
Adaptive cruise control 1,290 1,290 1,290        
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430          
Tires, run-flat 1,024 275 275        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 533            
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 284     549 549 549 549
Cooled or ventilated front seats 172 172          
Rear spoiler 172 172 172        
Driver Assistance Package       2,744 2,744 2,744  
Premium 1 Package       4,557      
Wood trim           0 0
Options (change) 6,230 3,985 3,685 8,440 3,540 3,540 590
Options (change) 5,425 3,493 3,260 7,850 3,293 3,293 549
Destination 875 875 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $54,005 $60,230 $63,510 $94,415 $112,515 $154,165 $220,365
Total Invoice $48,510 $53,647 $57,191 $87,872 $104,705 $143,439 $205,096

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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: $28,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,403
Model Year2011201120112016201620162016
ModelGSGSGSSLSLSLSL
Trim350460450hSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$54,005$60,230$63,510$94,415$112,515$154,165$220,365
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-1,075-11,775-11,775-16,750-21,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,005$59,030$62,435$82,640$100,740$137,415$199,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,025$8,430$0$18,100$54,775$116,675
Total Invoice$48,510$53,647$57,191$87,872$104,705$143,439$205,096
Adjustments for Features0-1,069-968-10,959-10,958-15,585-19,591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,510$52,578$56,223$76,913$93,747$127,854$185,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,068$7,713$0$16,834$50,941$108,592

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2011201120112016201620162016
ModelGSGSGSSLSLSLSL
Trim350460450hSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
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$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$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$350
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225    
Wind blocker, power small   $300$300$300$300
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, low-speed   $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention   $150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200$200
Night vision      $1750
Rear side airbags$300$300$300    
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system   $0$0$0$0
Heated washer fluid system   $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents$100$100$100    
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade   $100$100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15    
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter     $0$0
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel      $2000
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900    
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325    
CD player   $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225
USB port$25$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Chronometer     $100$100
Compass$0$0$0    
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50    
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather headliner      $1000
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150$150$150$150
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$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 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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000    
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$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$100
Total Value of Features$5,340$6,540$6,415$17,115$17,115$22,090$26,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$1,075$11,775$11,775$16,750$21,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,069-968-10,959-10,958-15,585-19,591

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112016
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.3,936 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 SL400

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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
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 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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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