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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: $46,490

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $63,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020122012
ModelISISSLSL
Trim300350SL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,560 $42,180 $103,650 $140,440
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,835 2,835    
F Sport Package 3,145 3,155    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 1,180 1,180
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425 425 700 1,000
Blind spot warning system   600    
Adaptive cruise control     2,300 2,300
Wood trim       0
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,616 2,616    
F Sport Package 2,893 2,904    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 1,097 1,097
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280 280 651 930
Blind spot warning system   552    
Adaptive cruise control     2,139 2,139
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 6,905 7,515 4,180 4,480
Options (change) 6,249 6,812 3,887 4,166
Destination 1,025 1,025 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $46,490 $50,720 $110,005 $148,395

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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: $52,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,644
Model Year2020202020122012
ModelISISSLSL
Trim300350SL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine241hp I4306hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$46,490$50,720$110,005$148,395
Adjustments for Features0-950-11,315-12,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,490$49,770$98,690$136,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,280$0$37,340

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2020202020122012
ModelISISSLSL
Trim300350SL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$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
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
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
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
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  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Performance meter$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $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
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $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  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,465$8,415$18,780$19,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$11,315$12,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-147-10,539-11,520

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20202012
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 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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
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 camera200No
Total Requested72533%
Total Not Requested150067%

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 meter150No
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 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%

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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