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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: $53,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,629

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $49,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009200920092009
ModelISISSLSLSLSL
Trim250C350CSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $38,308 $43,374 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,015 4,015        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 1,140   1,140  
Headlight washers 100 100        
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230
Illuminated door sill trim plates     700 700 700 700
Wood trim         0 0
Luxury Package 2,813 2,813        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,701 3,701        
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 1,060   1,060  
Headlight washers 92 92        
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,380 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074
Illuminated door sill trim plates     651 651 651 651
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 9,170 9,170 4,070 2,930 4,070 2,930
Options (change) 8,446 8,446 3,785 2,725 3,785 2,725
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 $104,745 $145,505 $142,545 $201,105
Total Invoice $47,629 $52,695 $97,565 $135,563 $132,810 $187,271

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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: $48,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,078
Model Year201220122009200920092009
ModelISISSLSLSLSL
Trim250C350CSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine204hp V6306hp V6382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6T6T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$51,235$56,685$104,745$145,505$142,545$201,105
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-5,215-7,515-6,565-7,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,235$55,635$99,530$137,990$135,980$193,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$38,460$36,450$93,960
Total Invoice$47,629$52,695$97,565$135,563$132,810$187,271
Adjustments for Features0-976-4,858-7,002-6,117-7,091
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,629$51,719$92,707$128,561$126,693$180,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,090$0$35,854$33,986$87,473

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201220122009200920092009
ModelISISSLSLSLSL
Trim250C350CSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr 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 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $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
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
Glass roof panel(s)   $300 $300
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
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$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150 $150
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 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,640$3,690$7,855$10,155$9,205$10,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$5,215$7,515$6,565$7,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-976-4,858-7,002-6,117-7,091

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,841 lb.4,221 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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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
Total Requested205096%
Total Not Requested754%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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
Total Requested205096%
Total Not Requested754%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

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

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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