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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: $51,235 Lexus IS 250C | ||||||
| Difference: $50,080 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $47,629 Lexus IS 250C | ||||||
| Difference: $46,746 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | IS | IS | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 250C | 350C | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $41,190 | $46,640 | $95,300 | $133,200 | $129,300 | $187,200 |
| Base Invoice | $38,308 | $43,374 | $88,629 | $123,876 | $120,249 | $174,096 |
| Luxury Package | 3,055 | 3,055 | ||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 4,015 | 4,015 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 |
| Headlight washers | 100 | 100 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,500 | 1,500 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | 510 | 510 | 510 | ||
| Premium I Package | 2,500 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 2,813 | 2,813 | ||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,701 | 3,701 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 460 | 460 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 |
| Headlight washers | 92 | 92 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,380 | 1,380 | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | 474 | 474 | 474 | ||
| Premium I Package | 2,325 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 9,170 | 9,170 | 3,840 | 3,840 | 6,340 | 3,840 |
| Options (change) | 8,446 | 8,446 | 3,571 | 3,571 | 5,896 | 3,571 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $51,235 | $56,685 | $101,315 | $140,515 | $139,115 | $194,515 |
| Total Invoice | $47,629 | $52,695 | $94,375 | $130,922 | $129,620 | $181,142 |
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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: $45,355 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,345 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | IS | IS | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 250C | 350C | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 510hp V8 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | T7 | T5 | T5 | T5 |
| 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 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $51,235 | $56,685 | $101,315 | $140,515 | $139,115 | $194,515 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,050 | -4,725 | -6,425 | -6,175 | -6,525 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $51,235 | $55,635 | $96,590 | $134,090 | $132,940 | $187,990 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,400 | $0 | $37,500 | $36,350 | $91,400 |
| Total Invoice | $47,629 | $52,695 | $94,375 | $130,922 | $129,620 | $181,142 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -976 | -4,401 | -5,986 | -5,754 | -6,076 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $47,629 | $51,719 | $89,974 | $124,936 | $123,866 | $175,066 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,090 | $0 | $34,962 | $33,892 | $85,092 |
Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | IS | IS | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 250C | 350C | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| 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 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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, 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 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| 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 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $3,365 | $4,415 | $8,090 | $9,790 | $9,540 | $9,890 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,050 | $4,725 | $6,425 | $6,175 | $6,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -976 | -4,401 | -5,986 | -5,754 | -6,076 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | IS | SL |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 100.8 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 178.5 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 51.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,841 lb. | 4,221 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.2 in | 53.9 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 | 7.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.8 | 10.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | 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 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 20% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | 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 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 20% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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