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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: $63,860

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $90,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,281

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $84,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520162016
ModelGSGSSLSL
Trim350450hAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $48,600 $61,330 $149,700 $217,550
Base Invoice $45,198 $57,037 $139,221 $202,322
F Sport Package 4,640      
Luxury Package 5,595      
Navigation system 0 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  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590 590
Wood trim     0 0
F Sport Package 4,268      
Luxury Package 5,148      
Navigation system 0 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  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549 549
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 14,335 5,835 3,540 590
Options (change) 13,158 5,345 3,293 549
Destination 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $63,860 $68,090 $154,165 $220,365
Total Invoice $59,281 $63,307 $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: $76,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,743
Model Year2015201520162016
ModelGSGSSLSL
Trim350450hAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine306hp V6286hp V6 H577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8CVT-6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$63,860$68,090$154,165$220,365
Adjustments for Features-1,4350-14,775-19,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,425$68,090$139,390$201,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,665$0$61,900
Total Invoice$59,281$63,307$143,439$205,096
Adjustments for Features-1,3320-13,747-17,753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,949$63,307$129,692$187,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,358$0$57,651

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2015201520162016
ModelGSGSSLSL
Trim350450hAMG SL63AMG SL65
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power door closers   $300
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row$125   
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver attention monitor$500$500  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0   
Night vision   $1750
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50
Rear air vents $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Residual heat  $50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
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 
Aluminum trim$100   
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather headliner   $1000
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$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   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,025$6,590$21,365$25,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,435$0$14,775$19,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3320-13,747-17,753

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152016
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.3,936 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

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested205066%
Total Not Requested107534%
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
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
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested190063%
Total Not Requested112537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested105052%

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