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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: $48,604

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $40,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212016201620162016
ModelISISSLSLSLSL
Trim300350 F SportSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,050 $42,950 $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550
Luxury Package 4,880 4,425        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,835 2,835        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425 425 350 350    
Rear spoiler 389 389        
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950 2,950  
Wood trim         0 0
Luxury Package 4,491 4,072        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,616 2,616        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280 280 326 326    
Rear spoiler 259 259        
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744 2,744  
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 8,529 8,074 3,300 3,300 2,950 0
Options (change) 7,646 7,227 3,070 3,070 2,744 0
Destination 1,025 1,025 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $48,604 $52,049 $89,275 $112,275 $153,575 $219,775

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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: $33,146
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,836
Model Year202120212016201620162016
ModelISISSLSLSLSL
Trim300350 F SportSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine241hp I4311hp V6329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$48,604$52,049$89,275$112,275$153,575$219,775
Adjustments for Features00-7,525-10,575-15,450-19,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,604$52,049$81,750$101,700$138,125$200,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,445$0$19,950$56,375$118,275

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year202120212016201620162016
ModelISISSLSLSLSL
Trim300350 F SportSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
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$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Power door closers     $300
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300$300$300
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, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200    
Night vision     $1750
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0$0$0
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents$100$100    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100$100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15    
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel     $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer    $100$100
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather headliner     $1000
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$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 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 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$7,415$7,415$14,940$17,990$22,865$27,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$7,525$10,575$15,450$19,750
Value of Feature Adjustments00-7,004-9,841-14,375-18,382

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20212016
ModelISSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.2 in101.8 in
Length185.4 in181.8 in
Width72.4 in73.9 in
Height56.5 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,716 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 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 system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested280078%
Total Not Requested77522%
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
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 system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested300079%
Total Not Requested77521%
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 SL400

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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

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%

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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