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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: $64,591

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $51,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020
ModelISSL
TrimFSL550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $56,000 $114,700
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990  
Satellite radio 486  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850  
Aluminum trim   0
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302  
Satellite radio 389  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280  
Aluminum trim   0
Options (change) 7,826 0
Options (change) 6,371 0
Destination 765 995
Total Price $64,591 $115,695

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS F
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,304
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,531
Model Year20082020
ModelISSL
TrimFSL550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine416hp V8449hp V8
TransmissionT8T9
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$64,591$115,695
Adjustments for Features0-12,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,591$102,895

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082020
ModelISSL
TrimFSL550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Wind blocker, power small $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0
Heated washer fluid system $50
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,165$17,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-110

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082020
ModelISSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.5 in101.7 in
Length180.1 in182.3 in
Width70.9 in73.9 in
Height56.1 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,780 lb.3,959 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 F

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%

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