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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: $62,660

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $45,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,177

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $42,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152009200920092009
ModelGSGSSLSLSLSL
Trim350450hSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $48,600 $61,330 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $45,198 $57,037 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
F Sport Package 4,640          
Luxury Package 5,595          
Navigation system 0 1,735        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 1,140   1,140  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230
Power trunk closer 400 400        
Premium I Package     3,750   3,050  
Wood trim         0 0
F Sport Package 4,268          
Luxury Package 5,148          
Navigation system 0 1,603        
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430 1,060   1,060  
Adaptive cruise control 1,840 1,840 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074
Power trunk closer 368 368        
Premium I Package     3,488   2,836  
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 13,135 4,635 7,120 2,230 6,420 2,230
Options (change) 12,054 4,241 6,622 2,074 5,970 2,074
Destination 925 925 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $62,660 $66,890 $107,795 $144,805 $144,895 $200,405
Total Invoice $58,177 $62,203 $100,402 $134,912 $134,995 $186,620

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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: $37,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,090
Model Year201520152009200920092009
ModelGSGSSLSLSLSL
Trim350450hSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine306hp V6286hp V6 H382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8CVT-6T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$62,660$66,890$107,795$144,805$144,895$200,405
Adjustments for Features-1,4350-9,090-10,040-10,140-10,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,225$66,890$98,705$134,765$134,755$190,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,665$0$36,060$36,050$91,560
Total Invoice$58,177$62,203$100,402$134,912$134,995$186,620
Adjustments for Features-1,3320-8,467-9,354-9,447-9,443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,845$62,203$91,935$125,558$125,548$177,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,358$0$33,623$33,613$85,242

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201520152009200920092009
ModelGSGSSLSLSLSL
Trim350450hSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr 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 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Remote app$25$25    
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225    
Sunshades, second row$125     
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Driver attention monitor$500$500    
Forward collision warning$200$200    
High performance brake pads (optional)$0     
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$50$50
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    
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250     
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)   $300 $300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200     
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
HD radio$50$50    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25     
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Traffic + travel 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$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 $150$150$150$150
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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $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    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100     
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100     
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300     
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,625$7,190$16,280$17,230$17,330$17,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,435$0$9,090$10,040$10,140$10,140
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3320-8,467-9,354-9,447-9,443

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152009
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

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Rear spoiler200No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested185059%
Total Not Requested127541%
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 wheel0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested190063%
Total Not Requested112537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
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
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
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%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 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
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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