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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: $42,860

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $68,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,960

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $66,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201420142014
ModelISISSLSLSL
Trim250350SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,255 $35,705 $106,700 $147,300 $214,500
Base Invoice $26,623 $31,420 $99,231 $136,989 $199,485
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500      
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850      
X-Package 955 955      
Headlight washers 100 100      
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     350    
Wood trim       0 0
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400      
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280      
X-Package 764 764      
Headlight washers 80 80      
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     326    
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 11,890 11,890 3,300 2,950 0
Options (change) 9,622 9,622 3,070 2,744 0
Destination 715 715 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $42,860 $48,310 $110,925 $151,175 $216,725
Total Invoice $36,960 $41,757 $103,226 $140,658 $201,710

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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: $52,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,991
Model Year20072007201420142014
ModelISISSLSLSL
Trim250350SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine204hp V6306hp V6429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6T6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14600, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$42,860$48,310$110,925$151,175$216,725
Adjustments for Features0-950-15,340-19,265-24,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,860$47,360$95,585$131,910$192,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0$36,325$96,625
Total Invoice$36,960$41,757$103,226$140,658$201,710
Adjustments for Features0-821-14,275-17,925-22,817
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,960$40,936$88,951$122,733$178,893
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,976$0$33,782$89,942

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20072007201420142014
ModelISISSLSLSL
Trim250350SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr 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
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $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
Remote app  $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Night vision    $1750
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0$0
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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   
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $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
Total Value of Features$1,740$2,690$17,080$21,005$26,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$15,340$19,265$24,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-821-14,275-17,925-22,817

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20072014
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.4,002 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested230088%
Total Not Requested30012%
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%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested45049%
Total Not Requested47551%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested230088%
Total Not Requested30012%
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%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested45049%
Total Not Requested47551%

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 alert200No
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 alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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