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Lexus HS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus HS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,405

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $40,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,715

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $39,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelHSSLSLSLSL
Trim250h PremiumSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,800 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $36,218 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
LED headlights 1,805        
Technology Package 3,900        
Navigation Package 2,125        
Wide-view front camera 700        
Rear spoiler 200        
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250  
Wood trim       0 0
LED headlights 1,552        
Technology Package 3,354        
Navigation Package 1,942        
Wide-view front camera 602        
Rear spoiler 172        
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 8,730 2,250 2,250 2,250 0
Options (change) 7,622 2,093 2,093 2,093 0
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $49,405 $90,125 $113,975 $154,525 $222,075
Total Invoice $44,715 $83,882 $106,062 $143,774 $206,686

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus HS 250h Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,883
Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelHSSLSLSLSL
Trim250h PremiumSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine147hp I4 H362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionCVTT9T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$49,405$90,125$113,975$154,525$222,075
Adjustments for Features0-9,975-13,025-18,500-20,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,405$80,150$100,950$136,025$201,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,800$55,875$121,225
Total Invoice$44,715$83,882$106,062$143,774$206,686
Adjustments for Features0-9,284-12,121-17,213-19,266
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,715$74,598$93,941$126,561$187,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,343$51,963$112,822

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Features Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelHSSLSLSLSL
Trim250h PremiumSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power door closers    $300
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Driver attention monitor$500    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention$150    
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Wide-view front camera$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Ionizing air filtration$50    
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
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$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Headlight washers$50    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
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    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
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$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, 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
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting   $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,965$16,940$19,990$25,465$27,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,975$13,025$18,500$20,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,284-12,121-17,213-19,266

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122017
ModelHSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.3 in101.7 in
Length184.8 in182.3 in
Width70.3 in73.9 in
Height59.3 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.1 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.113.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested160065%
Total Not Requested85035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested72594%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested60032%
Total Not Requested130068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested60032%
Total Not Requested130068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested60032%
Total Not Requested130068%

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