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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: $37,615

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $61,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,782

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $59,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008200820082008
ModelISISSLSLSLSL
Trim250350SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,255 $35,705 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $26,623 $31,420 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495        
Navigation system 2,550 2,550        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Headlight washers 100 100        
Voice control for nav and audio     510 510 510 510
Premium I Package         2,500  
Wood trim         0 0
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796        
Navigation system 2,168 2,168        
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Headlight washers 80 80        
Voice control for nav and audio     474 474 474 474
Premium I Package         2,325  
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 6,645 6,645 1,640 1,640 4,140 1,640
Options (change) 5,444 5,444 1,525 1,525 3,850 1,525
Destination 715 715 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $37,615 $43,065 $99,115 $138,315 $136,915 $192,315
Total Invoice $32,782 $37,579 $92,329 $128,876 $127,574 $179,096

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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: $49,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,089
Model Year200720072008200820082008
ModelISISSLSLSLSL
Trim250350SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine204hp V6306hp V6382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6T6T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$37,615$43,065$99,115$138,315$136,915$192,315
Adjustments for Features0-950-12,300-13,350-13,100-13,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,615$42,115$86,815$124,965$123,815$178,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0$38,150$37,000$92,050
Total Invoice$32,782$37,579$92,329$128,876$127,574$179,096
Adjustments for Features0-829-11,458-12,439-12,206-12,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,782$36,750$80,871$116,437$115,368$166,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,968$0$35,566$34,497$85,700

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year200720072008200820082008
ModelISISSLSLSLSL
Trim250350SL550SL600SL55 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   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer   $350 $350
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225    
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
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
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
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 
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
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
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$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$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 steering wheel    $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,190$4,140$15,490$16,540$16,290$16,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$12,300$13,350$13,100$13,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-829-11,458-12,439-12,206-12,525

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20072008
ModelISSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.5 in100.8 in
Length180.1 in178.5 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height56.1 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.9 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 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.010.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested195075%
Total Not Requested65025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested195075%
Total Not Requested65025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

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 SL600

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

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

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