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Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,686

Lexus LS 430   
Difference: $46,109

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,100

Lexus LS 430   
Difference: $47,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelLSSLSLSL
Trim430SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $56,525 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $49,176 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Modern Luxury Package 4,980      
Satellite radio 486      
Proximity key 1,000      
Premium 1 Package   3,850 3,150  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,170 1,170  
Wood trim     0 0
Modern Luxury Package 4,040      
Satellite radio 389      
Proximity key 800      
Premium 1 Package   3,580 2,930  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,088 1,088  
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 6,466 5,020 4,320 0
Options (change) 5,229 4,668 4,018 0
Destination 695 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $63,686 $109,795 $146,845 $202,225
Total Invoice $55,100 $102,261 $136,809 $188,313

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus LS 430
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,979
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,795
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelLSSLSLSL
Trim430SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine278hp V8382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$63,686$109,795$146,845$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-11,130-11,530-11,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,686$98,665$135,315$190,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,650$92,030
Total Invoice$55,100$102,261$136,809$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-10,366-10,742-10,737
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,100$91,895$126,067$177,576
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,172$85,681

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2006201120112011
ModelLSSLSLSL
Trim430SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Cassette player$50   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,425$15,555$15,955$15,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,130$11,530$11,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,366-10,742-10,737

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062011
ModelLSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.2 in100.8 in
Length197.4 in180.4 in
Width72.0 in71.5 in
Height58.7 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.210.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested170069%
Total Not Requested75031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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