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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: $48,215

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $56,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212009200920092009
ModelISISSLSLSLSL
Trim300350 F SportSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,050 $42,950 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Luxury Package 4,880 4,425        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,835 2,835        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425 425 700 700 700 700
Obstacle detection, rear     1,140   1,140  
Adaptive cruise control     2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230
Wood trim         0 0
Luxury Package 4,491 4,072        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,616 2,616        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280 280 651 651 651 651
Obstacle detection, rear     1,060   1,060  
Adaptive cruise control     2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 8,140 7,685 4,070 2,930 4,070 2,930
Options (change) 7,387 6,968 3,785 2,725 3,785 2,725
Destination 1,025 1,025 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $48,215 $51,660 $104,745 $145,505 $142,545 $201,105

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 350 F Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,060
Model Year202120212009200920092009
ModelISISSLSLSLSL
Trim300350 F SportSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine241hp I4311hp V6382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$48,215$51,660$104,745$145,505$142,545$201,105
Adjustments for Features00-8,065-10,365-9,415-10,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,215$51,660$96,680$135,140$133,130$190,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,445$0$38,460$36,450$93,960

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year202120212009200920092009
ModelISISSLSLSLSL
Trim300350 F SportSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer   $350 $350
Proximity key$250$250 $250 $250
Remote app$25$25    
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    
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Forward collision warning$200$200    
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$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
Rear air vents$100$100    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$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    
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
HD radio$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    
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 headlights$200$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000    
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    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300 $300
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150 $150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $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 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/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,815$7,815$15,880$18,180$17,230$18,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$8,065$10,365$9,415$10,465
Value of Feature Adjustments00-7,512-9,657-8,772-9,745

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20212009
ModelISSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.2 in100.8 in
Length185.4 in180.4 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height56.5 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,716 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested240067%
Total Not Requested117533%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350 F Sport

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested260069%
Total Not Requested117531%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
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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