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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: $39,702

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $147,373

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,022

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $139,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelISISISSLS AMG
Trim250350FBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,155 $36,605 $56,610 $183,000
Base Invoice $27,727 $32,578 $50,382 $170,190
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990 4,010  
Luxury Plus Package 2,380 2,380    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Rear spoiler 389 389    
Headlight washers 100 100 100  
Cargo net 64 64 64  
iPod integration 299 299 299  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302 3,318  
Luxury Plus Package 2,142 2,142    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400  
Rear spoiler 268 268    
Headlight washers 80 80 80  
Cargo net 39 39 39  
iPod integration 239 239 239  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       1,395
Options (change) 7,722 7,722 4,973 1,500
Options (change) 6,470 6,470 4,076 1,395
Destination 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $39,702 $45,152 $62,408 $187,075
Total Invoice $35,022 $39,873 $55,283 $174,160

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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: $145,158
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $137,076
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelISISISSLS AMG
Trim250350FBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8563hp 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)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19265/35-19
Total Price$39,702$45,152$62,408$187,075
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,650-2,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,702$44,202$60,758$184,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,056$0
Total Invoice$35,022$39,873$55,283$174,160
Adjustments for Features0-839-1,462-2,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,022$39,034$53,821$172,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,012$18,799$0

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

Model Year2009200920092011
ModelISISISSLS AMG
Trim250350FBase
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$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
HD radio   $50
Media drive   $15
Satellite radio   $200
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,815$3,765$4,465$5,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,650$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-839-1,462-2,062

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

Model Year20092011
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.3,574 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.22.4 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

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

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

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