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Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $50,425 Lexus IS 250C | ||||||
| Difference: $37,450 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,571 Lexus IS 250C | ||||||
| Difference: $37,218 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | IS | IS | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 250C | 350C | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $39,440 | $44,890 | $86,950 | $110,800 | $151,350 | $219,850 |
| Base Invoice | $35,495 | $40,399 | $80,864 | $103,044 | $140,756 | $204,461 |
| Luxury Package | 3,055 | 3,055 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 1,500 | 1,500 | ||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 4,015 | 4,015 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | 1,040 | 1,040 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 2,444 | 2,444 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,325 | 3,325 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 400 | 400 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | 832 | 832 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 10,110 | 10,110 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 8,201 | 8,201 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $50,425 | $55,875 | $87,875 | $111,725 | $152,275 | $222,075 |
| Total Invoice | $44,571 | $49,475 | $81,789 | $103,969 | $141,681 | $206,686 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,350 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,471 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | IS | IS | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 250C | 350C | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 362hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | T9 | T9 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 270, 12 | 270, 12 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 900, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $50,425 | $55,875 | $87,875 | $111,725 | $152,275 | $222,075 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,050 | -5,100 | -8,150 | -13,625 | -17,725 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $50,425 | $54,825 | $82,775 | $103,575 | $138,650 | $204,350 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,400 | $0 | $20,800 | $55,875 | $121,575 |
| Total Invoice | $44,571 | $49,475 | $81,789 | $103,969 | $141,681 | $206,686 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -930 | -4,747 | -7,584 | -12,677 | -16,497 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,571 | $48,545 | $77,042 | $96,385 | $129,004 | $190,189 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,974 | $0 | $19,343 | $51,962 | $113,147 |
Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | IS | IS | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 250C | 350C | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| 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 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | |||||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | |||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Active curve tilting | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,015 | $5,065 | $9,115 | $12,165 | $17,640 | $21,740 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,050 | $5,100 | $8,150 | $13,625 | $17,725 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -930 | -4,747 | -7,584 | -12,677 | -16,497 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2010 | 2017 |
| Model | IS | SL |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 101.7 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 73.9 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,841 lb. | 3,827 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 44.1 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 43.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 44.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 25.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.8 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.8 | 13.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2200 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 3% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2200 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 3% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 23% |
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