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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: $46,105

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $62,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,771

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $58,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172009200920092009
ModelISISISSLSLSLSL
Trim200t300350SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $37,825 $40,200 $41,370 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $35,178 $37,386 $38,474 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,835 2,835 2,835        
F Sport Package 3,545 3,145 3,155        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 1,140   1,140  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425 425 425 700 700 700 700
Blind spot warning system     600        
Premium I Package       3,750      
Adaptive cruise control       2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230
Wood trim           0 0
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,616 2,616 2,616        
F Sport Package 3,262 2,893 2,904        
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460 1,060   1,060  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280 280 280 651 651 651 651
Blind spot warning system     552        
Premium I Package       3,488      
Adaptive cruise control       2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074
Wood trim           0 0
Options (change) 7,305 6,905 7,515 7,820 2,930 4,070 2,930
Options (change) 6,618 6,249 6,812 7,273 2,725 3,785 2,725
Destination 975 975 975 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $46,105 $48,080 $49,860 $108,495 $145,505 $142,545 $201,105
Total Invoice $42,771 $44,610 $46,261 $101,053 $135,563 $132,810 $187,271

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 200t
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,883
Model Year2017201720172009200920092009
ModelISISISSLSLSLSL
Trim200t300350SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T6T8T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15835, 15510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$46,105$48,080$49,860$108,495$145,505$142,545$201,105
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-875-11,165-12,115-11,165-12,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,105$46,655$48,985$97,330$133,390$131,380$188,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$2,880$0$36,060$34,050$91,560
Total Invoice$42,771$44,610$46,261$101,053$135,563$132,810$187,271
Adjustments for Features0-1,322-812-10,399-11,287-10,402-11,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,771$43,288$45,449$90,654$124,276$122,408$175,896
Cost Above Minimum$0$517$2,678$0$33,622$31,754$85,242

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2017201720172009200920092009
ModelISISISSLSLSLSL
Trim200t300350SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 $1000
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0$0
AWD $1700     
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0    
Power rear side windows$200$200$200    
Power trunk closer   $350$350 $350
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25$25    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$200    
Blind spot warning system  $200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100    
Forward collision warning$200$200$200    
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0$0    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200    
Lane departure warning$200$200$200    
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0    
Rear side airbags$300$300$300    
Rearview camera$200$200$200    
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350    
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$100    
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75    
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15    
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit     $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)    $300 $300
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900$900    
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125    
HD radio$50$50$50    
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
USB port$25$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75    
Boost gauge$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$250    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Performance meter$150$150$150    
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300    
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150   
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$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$0    
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150$150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$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$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,140$9,565$9,015$19,305$20,255$19,305$20,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$875$11,165$12,115$11,165$12,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,322-812-10,399-11,287-10,402-11,375

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172009
ModelISSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.2 in100.8 in
Length184.3 in180.4 in
Width71.3 in71.5 in
Height56.3 in51.1 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.810.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested92537%
Total Not Requested157563%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested72533%
Total Not Requested150067%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested142549%
Total Not Requested150051%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%

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
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
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 Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

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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