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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: $59,690 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $47,629 Lexus IS 250C | |||||
| Difference: $55,597 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | IS | IS | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 250C | 350C | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $41,190 | $46,640 | $106,700 | $147,300 | $214,500 |
| Base Invoice | $38,308 | $43,374 | $99,231 | $136,989 | $199,485 |
| Luxury Package | 3,055 | 3,055 | |||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 4,015 | 4,015 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,500 | 1,500 | |||
| Headlight washers | 100 | 100 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 350 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Luxury Package | 2,813 | 2,813 | |||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,701 | 3,701 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 460 | 460 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,380 | 1,380 | |||
| Headlight washers | 92 | 92 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 326 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 9,170 | 9,170 | 3,300 | 2,950 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 8,446 | 8,446 | 3,070 | 2,744 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $51,235 | $56,685 | $110,925 | $151,175 | $216,725 |
| Total Invoice | $47,629 | $52,695 | $103,226 | $140,658 | $201,710 |
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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: $51,700 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,162 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | IS | IS | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 250C | 350C | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 429hp V8 | 530hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 270, 12 | 270, 12 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 900, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $51,235 | $56,685 | $110,925 | $151,175 | $216,725 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,050 | -7,990 | -12,565 | -17,165 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $51,235 | $55,635 | $102,935 | $138,610 | $199,560 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,400 | $0 | $35,675 | $96,625 |
| Total Invoice | $47,629 | $52,695 | $103,226 | $140,658 | $201,710 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -976 | -7,435 | -11,691 | -15,976 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $47,629 | $51,719 | $95,791 | $128,967 | $185,734 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,090 | $0 | $33,176 | $89,943 |
Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | IS | IS | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 250C | 350C | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 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 | $1200 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Night vision | $1750 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | ||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Leather headliner | $1000 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-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 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $1,815 | $2,865 | $9,805 | $14,380 | $18,980 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,050 | $7,990 | $12,565 | $17,165 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -976 | -7,435 | -11,691 | -15,976 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 |
| Model | IS | SL |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 101.8 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 181.8 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 73.9 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 51.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,841 lb. | 4,002 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 |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 4% |
| 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 |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | 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 |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 4% |
| 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 |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 80% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 80% |
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