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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: $60,245

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $54,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,953

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $51,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201320132013
ModelGSGSSLSLSL
Trim350450hSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $47,700 $60,430 $105,500 $145,800 $212,240
Base Invoice $44,361 $56,200 $98,115 $135,594 $197,383
Luxury Package 5,800        
RWD 0        
Navigation system 1,735 1,735      
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000      
Lane departure prevention 500 500      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500      
Blind spot warning system 700 700      
Power trunk closer 400 400      
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950  
Premium 1 Package     4,900 4,300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590 590 590
Analog clock     250    
Wood trim       0 0
Luxury Package 5,337        
RWD 0        
Navigation system 1,603 1,603      
Adaptive cruise control 1,840 1,840      
Lane departure prevention 460 460      
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430      
Blind spot warning system 644 644      
Power trunk closer 368 368      
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744  
Premium 1 Package     4,557 3,999  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549 549 549
Analog clock     233    
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 11,635 5,835 8,690 7,840 590
Options (change) 10,682 5,345 8,083 7,292 549
Destination 910 910 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $60,245 $67,175 $115,095 $154,545 $215,035
Total Invoice $55,953 $62,455 $107,103 $143,791 $200,137

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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: $46,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,024
Model Year20142014201320132013
ModelGSGSSLSLSL
Trim350450hSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine306hp V6286hp V6 H429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8CVT-6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12600, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-17255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$60,245$67,175$115,095$154,545$215,035
Adjustments for Features-1,1600-9,890-14,565-17,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,085$67,175$105,205$139,980$197,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,090$0$34,775$92,415
Total Invoice$55,953$62,455$107,103$143,791$200,137
Adjustments for Features-1,0770-9,203-13,551-16,208
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,876$62,455$97,900$130,240$183,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,579$0$32,340$86,029

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142014201320132013
ModelGSGSSLSLSL
Trim350450hSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr 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$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100   
Power door closers    $300
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Sunshades, second row$125    
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver attention monitor$500$500   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
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   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
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
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150$150$150
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   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather headliner    $1000
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 $150$150$150
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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $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   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100    
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$7,950$6,790$16,680$21,355$24,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,160$0$9,890$14,565$17,415
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0770-9,203-13,551-16,208

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142013
ModelGSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.2 in101.8 in
Length190.7 in181.8 in
Width72.4 in73.9 in
Height57.3 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.313.5 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 wheel150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
235/45VR18 tires400No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
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
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested205059%
Total Not Requested142541%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested105052%
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 decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested105052%
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 decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%

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