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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: $51,235

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $97,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,946

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $92,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelISISSL
Trim250C350CSL63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $140,440
Base Invoice $37,072 $41,976 $130,609
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,015 4,015  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 1,180
Headlight washers 100 100  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500 2,300
Wood trim     0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     1,000
Luxury Package 2,628 2,628  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,565 3,565  
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430 1,097
Headlight washers 86 86  
Adaptive cruise control 1,290 1,290 2,139
Wood trim     0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     930
Options (change) 9,170 9,170 4,480
Options (change) 7,999 7,999 4,166
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $51,235 $56,685 $148,395
Total Invoice $45,946 $50,850 $138,250

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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: $89,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,140
Model Year201120112012
ModelISISSL
Trim250C350CSL63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine204hp V6306hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/35-19
Total Price$51,235$56,685$148,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-7,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,235$55,635$140,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$45,946$50,850$138,250
Adjustments for Features0-942-7,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,946$49,908$131,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,962$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201120112012
ModelISISSL
Trim250C350CSL63 AMG
Body2dr 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
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Second-row low console$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat  $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,090$3,140$9,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-942-7,164

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112012
ModelISSL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.5 in100.8 in
Length182.5 in180.4 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height55.7 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.4,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom25.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.810.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested205096%
Total Not Requested754%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested205096%
Total Not Requested754%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

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

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