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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: $47,094

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $108,981

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,582

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $101,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720162016
ModelISISISSLSL
Trim200t300350AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $37,825 $40,200 $41,370 $149,700 $217,550
Base Invoice $35,178 $37,386 $38,474 $139,221 $202,322
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,835 2,835 2,835    
F Sport Package 3,545 3,145 3,155    
Blind spot warning system 600 600 600    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425 425 425    
Rear spoiler 389 389 389    
Driver Assistance Package       2,950  
Performance meter       2,500 2,500
Wood trim       0 0
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,616 2,616 2,616    
F Sport Package 3,262 2,893 2,904    
Blind spot warning system 552 552 552    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280 280 280    
Rear spoiler 259 259 259    
Driver Assistance Package       2,744  
Performance meter       2,325 2,325
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 8,294 7,894 7,904 5,450 2,500
Options (change) 7,429 7,060 7,071 5,069 2,325
Destination 975 975 975 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $47,094 $49,069 $50,249 $156,075 $222,275
Total Invoice $43,582 $45,421 $46,520 $145,215 $206,872

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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: $92,081
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,909
Model Year20172017201720162016
ModelISISISSLSL
Trim200t300350AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T6T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15835, 15600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$47,094$49,069$50,249$156,075$222,275
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-425-16,900-21,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,094$47,644$49,824$139,175$201,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$2,730$0$61,900
Total Invoice$43,582$45,421$46,520$145,215$206,872
Adjustments for Features0-1,319-393-15,724-19,731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,582$44,102$46,127$129,491$187,141
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$2,545$0$57,650

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172017201720162016
ModelISISISSLSL
Trim200t300350AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr 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
RWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Power door closers    $300
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0$0  
Lane departure prevention   $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Night vision    $1750
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system   $0$0
Heated washer fluid system   $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Residual heat   $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade   $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$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
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
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
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Boost gauge$75    
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather headliner    $1000
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
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$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,415$7,840$6,840$23,315$27,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$425$16,900$21,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,319-393-15,724-19,731

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172016
ModelISSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.2 in101.8 in
Length184.3 in181.8 in
Width71.3 in73.9 in
Height56.3 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.813.5 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 reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150Yes
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested127551%
Total Not Requested122549%

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 reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150Yes
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested107548%
Total Not Requested115052%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150Yes
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested177561%
Total Not Requested115039%
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 reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested105052%

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