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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: $49,735

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $185,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,656

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $174,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
ModelISISSLS AMG
Trim250C350CGT Final Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $228,080
Base Invoice $37,072 $41,976 $212,114
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,015 4,015  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Headlight washers 100 100  
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates     4,500
Luxury Package 2,628 2,628  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,565 3,565  
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430  
Headlight washers 86 86  
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates     4,185
Options (change) 7,670 7,670 4,500
Options (change) 6,709 6,709 4,185
Destination 875 875 925
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $49,735 $55,185 $235,605
Total Invoice $44,656 $49,560 $219,324

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $184,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $173,476
Model Year201120112015
ModelISISSLS AMG
Trim250C350CGT Final Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6583hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17265/35-19
Total Price$49,735$55,185$235,605
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,735$54,135$234,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$44,656$49,560$219,324
Adjustments for Features0-943-1,192
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,656$48,617$218,132
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,961$0

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

Model Year201120112015
ModelISISSLS AMG
Trim250C350CGT Final Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Roll bar  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Second-row low console$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat  $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
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
Power convertible top  $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates  $200
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,640$10,690$10,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-943-1,192

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

Model Year20112015
ModelISSLS AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.5 in105.5 in
Length182.5 in182.6 in
Width70.9 in76.3 in
Height55.7 in49.7 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.3,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom25.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft36.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested102548%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested102548%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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