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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: $47,440

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $57,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,125

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $53,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008200820082008
ModelISISSLSLSLSL
Trim300350SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,700 $40,870 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $36,921 $38,009 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,645 2,645        
F Sport Package 3,145 3,155        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Premium I Package     3,170   2,500  
Voice control for nav and audio     510 510 510 510
Wood trim         0 0
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,441 2,441        
F Sport Package 2,893 2,905        
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Premium I Package     2,948   2,325  
Voice control for nav and audio     474 474 474 474
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 6,790 6,800 7,010 3,840 6,340 3,840
Options (change) 6,254 6,266 6,519 3,571 5,896 3,571
Destination 950 950 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $47,440 $48,620 $104,485 $140,515 $139,115 $194,515
Total Invoice $44,125 $45,225 $97,323 $130,922 $129,620 $181,142

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,161
Model Year201620162008200820082008
ModelISISSLSLSLSL
Trim300350SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine255hp V6306hp V6382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T8T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$47,440$48,620$104,485$140,515$139,115$194,515
Adjustments for Features-1,0000-10,700-11,500-11,250-11,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,440$48,620$93,785$129,015$127,865$182,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,180$0$35,230$34,080$89,130
Total Invoice$44,125$45,225$97,323$130,922$129,620$181,142
Adjustments for Features-9300-9,967-10,715-10,482-10,802
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,195$45,225$87,356$120,207$119,138$170,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,030$0$32,851$31,782$82,984

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201620162008200820082008
ModelISISSLSLSLSL
Trim300350SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0     
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer   $350 $350
Remote app$25$25    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
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, low-speed$200$200    
Forward collision warning$200$200    
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15    
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
HD radio$50$50    
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250    
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$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 leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150$150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,140$7,140$17,840$18,640$18,390$18,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0$10,700$11,500$11,250$11,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-9300-9,967-10,715-10,482-10,802

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162008
ModelISSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.2 in100.8 in
Length183.7 in178.5 in
Width71.3 in71.5 in
Height56.3 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.810.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested72535%
Total Not Requested135065%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested142551%
Total Not Requested135049%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

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

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