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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: $84,915

Lexus GS F   
Difference: $55,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,039

Lexus GS F   
Difference: $51,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelGSSL
TrimFSL600
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $83,940 $133,200
Base Invoice $78,064 $123,876
Obstacle detection, rear   1,130
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Adaptive cruise control   2,200
Obstacle detection, rear   1,051
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Adaptive cruise control   2,046
Options (change) 0 3,840
Options (change) 0 3,571
Destination 975 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $84,915 $140,515
Total Invoice $79,039 $130,922

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,557
Model Year20172008
ModelGSSL
TrimFSL600
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine467hp V8510hp V12
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG11/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/40-18
Total Price$84,915$140,515
Adjustments for Features0-6,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,915$133,725
Total Invoice$79,039$130,922
Adjustments for Features0-6,326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,039$124,596

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172008
ModelGSSL
TrimFSL600
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede$1000 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,125$16,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,326

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172008
ModelGSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.2 in100.8 in
Length192.1 in178.5 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.4,455 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
16.2 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.210.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

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

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