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Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,499

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $187,606

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,879

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $177,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelISISISSLS AMG
Trim250350FGT Final Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $221,580
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $206,069
X-Package 894      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Luxury Package 3,495      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990 3,990  
Headlight washers 100 100 100  
Cargo net 59 59 59  
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Rear spoiler 355 355    
Sport Package   3,805    
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates       4,500
X-Package 715      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400  
Luxury Package 2,796      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302 3,302  
Headlight washers 80 80 80  
Cargo net 35 35 35  
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Rear spoiler 246 246    
Sport Package   3,044    
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates       4,185
Options (change) 9,879 9,295 5,135 4,500
Options (change) 7,963 7,496 4,206 4,185
Destination 765 765 765 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $41,499 $46,365 $61,900 $229,105
Total Invoice $35,879 $40,209 $54,251 $213,279

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $184,241
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $174,267
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelISISISSLS AMG
Trim250350FGT Final Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8583hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19265/35-19
Total Price$41,499$46,365$61,900$229,105
Adjustments for Features0-425-1,575-3,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,499$45,940$60,325$225,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,441$18,826$0
Total Invoice$35,879$40,209$54,251$213,279
Adjustments for Features0-369-1,380-3,133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,879$39,840$52,871$210,146
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,961$16,992$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year2008200820082015
ModelISISISSLS AMG
Trim250350FGT Final Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Residual heat   $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber hood   $0
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler   $400
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates   $200
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
No leather in second row   $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,315$3,740$4,890$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$1,575$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-369-1,380-3,133

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20082015
ModelISSLS AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.5 in105.5 in
Length180.1 in182.6 in
Width70.9 in76.3 in
Height56.1 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft36.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested32535%
Total Not Requested60065%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested167560%
Total Not Requested112540%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

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