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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: $45,805

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $61,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,619

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $58,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelHSSLSL
Trim250h PremiumSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,800 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $36,218 $96,395 $130,609
LED headlights 1,805    
Navigation Package 2,125    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 1,180 1,180
Wide-view front camera 700    
Wood trim     0
LED headlights 1,552    
Navigation Package 1,942    
Obstacle detection, rear 430 1,097 1,097
Wide-view front camera 602    
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 5,130 1,180 1,180
Options (change) 4,526 1,097 1,097
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $45,805 $107,005 $145,095
Total Invoice $41,619 $99,667 $135,181

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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: $49,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,369
Model Year201220122012
ModelHSSLSL
Trim250h PremiumSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine147hp I4 H382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionCVTT7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$45,805$107,005$145,095
Adjustments for Features0-11,465-12,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,805$95,540$132,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,040
Total Invoice$41,619$99,667$135,181
Adjustments for Features0-10,679-11,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,619$88,988$123,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,533

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Features Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201220122012
ModelHSSLSL
Trim250h PremiumSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,440$16,905$17,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,465$12,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,679-11,660

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122012
ModelHSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.3 in100.8 in
Length184.8 in180.4 in
Width70.3 in71.5 in
Height59.3 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.8 in53.9 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.110.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

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

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