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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: $99,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,104

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $92,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420152015
ModelISISSLSL
Trim250C350CSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,860 $47,140 $148,050 $215,250
Base Invoice $39,861 $43,839 $137,687 $200,183
F Sport Package 2,550 2,550    
Xenon HID headlights 875 875    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,520 3,520    
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Headlight washers 100 100    
Driver Assistance Package     2,950  
Wood trim     0 0
F Sport Package 2,349 2,349    
Xenon HID headlights 807 807    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,245 3,245    
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,380    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460    
Headlight washers 92 92    
Driver Assistance Package     2,744  
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 9,045 9,045 2,950 0
Options (change) 8,333 8,333 2,744 0
Destination 910 910 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $52,815 $57,095 $151,925 $217,475
Total Invoice $49,104 $53,082 $141,356 $202,408

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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: $86,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,980
Model Year2014201420152015
ModelISISSLSL
Trim250C350CSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine204hp V6306hp V6577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$52,815$57,095$151,925$217,475
Adjustments for Features00-12,115-16,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,815$57,095$139,810$201,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,280$0$61,250
Total Invoice$49,104$53,082$141,356$202,408
Adjustments for Features00-11,272-15,278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,104$53,082$130,084$187,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,978$0$57,046

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2014201420152015
ModelISISSLSL
Trim250C350CSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power door closers   $300
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Night vision   $1750
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Second-row low console$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather headliner   $1000
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,190$3,190$15,305$19,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$12,115$16,415
Value of Feature Adjustments00-11,272-15,278

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142015
ModelISSL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.5 in101.8 in
Length182.5 in181.8 in
Width70.9 in73.9 in
Height55.7 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,807 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.813.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested122567%
Total Not Requested60033%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested127578%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested122567%
Total Not Requested60033%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested127578%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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