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

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Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,715

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $46,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,997

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $45,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelISISSLSLSLSL
Trim250350SL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $84,000 $106,900 $148,050 $215,250
Base Invoice $26,389 $31,186 $78,120 $99,417 $137,687 $200,183
Sport Package 3,695 3,695        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990        
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500        
Headlight washers 100 100        
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950 2,950  
Wood trim         0 0
Sport Package 2,956 2,956        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302        
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280        
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400        
Headlight washers 80 80        
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744 2,744  
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 11,135 11,135 2,950 2,950 2,950 0
Options (change) 9,018 9,018 2,744 2,744 2,744 0
Destination 590 590 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $41,715 $47,165 $87,875 $110,775 $151,925 $217,475
Total Invoice $35,997 $40,794 $81,789 $103,086 $141,356 $202,408

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,888
Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelISISSLSLSLSL
Trim250350SL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine204hp V6306hp V6329hp V6429hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6T6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$41,715$47,165$87,875$110,775$151,925$217,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-11,715-14,765-19,190-24,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,715$46,115$76,160$96,010$132,735$193,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$19,850$56,575$117,175
Total Invoice$35,997$40,794$81,789$103,086$141,356$202,408
Adjustments for Features0-908-10,904-13,740-17,855-22,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,997$39,886$70,885$89,346$123,501$179,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,889$0$18,461$52,616$109,055

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelISISSLSLSLSL
Trim250350SL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$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$200    
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Proximity key$250$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
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
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Night vision     $1750
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat  $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0$0$0
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15    
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Exterior 
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
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
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
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer    $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
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$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather headliner     $1000
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150$150$150
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$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,890$4,940$15,605$18,655$23,080$28,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$11,715$14,765$19,190$24,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-10,904-13,740-17,855-22,468

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062015
ModelISSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.5 in101.8 in
Length180.1 in181.8 in
Width70.9 in73.9 in
Height56.1 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.013.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested205079%
Total Not Requested55021%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested205079%
Total Not Requested55021%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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