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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: $62,344

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $80,931

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,244

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $78,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelISSL
TrimFSL600
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $56,610 $139,100
Base Invoice $50,382 $129,363
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,010  
iPod integration 299  
Headlight washers 100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,318  
iPod integration 239  
Headlight washers 80  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651
Options (change) 4,909 700
Options (change) 4,037 651
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $62,344 $143,275
Total Invoice $55,244 $133,489

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $68,191
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,375
Model Year20092009
ModelISSL
TrimFSL600
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine416hp V8510hp V12
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG11/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19255/40-18
Total Price$62,344$143,275
Adjustments for Features0-12,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,344$130,535
Total Invoice$55,244$133,489
Adjustments for Features0-11,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,244$121,619

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092009
ModelISSL
TrimFSL600
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer $350
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,290$17,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,870

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092009
ModelISSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.5 in100.8 in
Length180.1 in180.4 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height56.1 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,780 lb.4,455 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.010.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%

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