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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: $59,045

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $50,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,849

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $46,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelGSGSSLSL
Trim350450hSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $47,700 $60,430 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $44,361 $56,200 $96,395 $130,609
Luxury Package 5,800      
RWD 0      
Navigation system 1,735 1,735    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 1,180 1,180
Power trunk closer 400 400    
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000 2,300 2,300
Wood trim       0
Luxury Package 5,337      
RWD 0      
Navigation system 1,603 1,603    
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430 1,097 1,097
Power trunk closer 368 368    
Adaptive cruise control 1,840 1,840 2,139 2,139
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 10,435 4,635 3,480 3,480
Options (change) 9,578 4,241 3,236 3,236
Destination 910 910 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $59,045 $65,975 $109,305 $147,395
Total Invoice $54,849 $61,351 $101,806 $137,320

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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: $42,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,475
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelGSGSSLSL
Trim350450hSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine306hp V6286hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8CVT-6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$59,045$65,975$109,305$147,395
Adjustments for Features-1,1600-9,190-10,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,885$65,975$100,115$137,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,090$0$37,040
Total Invoice$54,849$61,351$101,806$137,320
Adjustments for Features-1,0780-8,560-9,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,771$61,351$93,246$127,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,580$0$34,534

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2014201420122012
ModelGSGSSLSL
Trim350450hSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row$125   
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Driver attention monitor$500$500  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,150$6,990$16,180$17,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,160$0$9,190$10,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0780-8,560-9,540

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142012
ModelGSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.2 in100.8 in
Length190.7 in180.4 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
235/45VR18 tires400No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested190055%
Total Not Requested157545%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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 SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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