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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: $52,815

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $94,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,104

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $88,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelISISSL
Trim250C350CSL63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,860 $47,140 $140,440
Base Invoice $39,861 $43,839 $130,609
F Sport Package 2,550 2,550  
Xenon HID headlights 875 875  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,520 3,520  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 1,180
Headlight washers 100 100  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500 2,300
Wood trim     0
F Sport Package 2,349 2,349  
Xenon HID headlights 807 807  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,245 3,245  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 1,097
Headlight washers 92 92  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,380 2,139
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 9,045 9,045 3,480
Options (change) 8,333 8,333 3,236
Destination 910 910 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $52,815 $57,095 $147,395
Total Invoice $49,104 $53,082 $137,320

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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: $87,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,657
Model Year201420142012
ModelISISSL
Trim250C350CSL63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine204hp V6306hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7
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)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$52,815$57,095$147,395
Adjustments for Features00-7,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,815$57,095$140,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,280$0
Total Invoice$49,104$53,082$137,320
Adjustments for Features00-6,559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,104$53,082$130,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,978$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201420142012
ModelISISSL
Trim250C350CSL63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app$25$25 
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, low-speed$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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
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
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$3,290$3,290$10,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6,559

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142012
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 Weight4,125 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

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/40YR18 tires400No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested102556%
Total Not Requested80044%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
App support0No
Total Requested100062%
Total Not Requested62538%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/40YR18 tires400No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested102556%
Total Not Requested80044%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
App support0No
Total Requested100062%
Total Not Requested62538%

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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