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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: $52,715 Lexus IS 250C | ||||||
| Difference: $35,160 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $49,012 Lexus IS 250C | ||||||
| Difference: $32,777 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | IS | IS | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 250C | 350C | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $42,860 | $47,140 | $86,950 | $110,800 | $151,350 | $219,850 |
| Base Invoice | $39,861 | $43,839 | $80,864 | $103,044 | $140,756 | $204,461 |
| F Sport Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,500 | 1,500 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 875 | 875 | ||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,520 | 3,520 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| F Sport Package | 2,349 | 2,349 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,380 | 1,380 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 807 | 807 | ||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,245 | 3,245 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 460 | 460 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 8,945 | 8,945 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 8,241 | 8,241 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 910 | 910 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $52,715 | $56,995 | $87,875 | $111,725 | $152,275 | $222,075 |
| Total Invoice | $49,012 | $52,990 | $81,789 | $103,969 | $141,681 | $206,686 |
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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: $30,710 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,635 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | IS | IS | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 250C | 350C | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 362hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T9 | T9 | T7 | T7 |
| 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 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 900, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $52,715 | $56,995 | $87,875 | $111,725 | $152,275 | $222,075 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -4,450 | -7,500 | -12,975 | -17,075 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $52,715 | $56,995 | $83,425 | $104,225 | $139,300 | $205,000 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,280 | $0 | $20,800 | $55,875 | $121,575 |
| Total Invoice | $49,012 | $52,990 | $81,789 | $103,969 | $141,681 | $206,686 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -4,142 | -6,979 | -12,072 | -15,892 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $49,012 | $52,990 | $77,647 | $96,990 | $129,609 | $190,794 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,978 | $0 | $19,343 | $51,962 | $113,147 |
Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | IS | IS | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 250C | 350C | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| 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 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | |||||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | |||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $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 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Active curve tilting | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,315 | $5,315 | $9,765 | $12,815 | $18,290 | $22,390 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $4,450 | $7,500 | $12,975 | $17,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -4,142 | -6,979 | -12,072 | -15,892 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2014 | 2017 |
| Model | IS | SL |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 101.7 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 73.9 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,807 lb. | 3,827 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
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 38% |
| 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 |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 38% |
| 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 |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 22% |
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