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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: $68,575

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $31,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,783

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $34,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelLSSLSLSLSL
Trim460SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $62,900 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $53,940 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Navigation system 3,115        
Power door closers 395        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900        
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510 510 510
Power trunk closer   520   520  
Wood trim       0 0
Navigation system 2,602        
Power door closers 316        
Obstacle detection, rear 400 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760        
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474 474 474
Power trunk closer   484   484  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 4,910 2,160 1,640 2,160 1,640
Options (change) 4,078 2,009 1,525 2,009 1,525
Destination 765 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $68,575 $99,635 $138,315 $134,935 $192,315
Total Invoice $58,783 $92,813 $128,876 $125,733 $179,096

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus LS 460
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,017
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelLSSLSLSLSL
Trim460SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine380hp V8382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$68,575$99,635$138,315$134,935$192,315
Adjustments for Features0-9,675-11,025-10,525-11,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,575$89,960$127,290$124,410$181,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,330$34,450$91,230
Total Invoice$58,783$92,813$128,876$125,733$179,096
Adjustments for Features0-9,013-10,273-9,807-10,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,783$83,800$118,603$115,926$168,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,803$32,126$84,936

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelLSSLSLSLSL
Trim460SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300    
Power rear side windows$200    
Proximity key$250 $250 $250
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
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
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Rearview camera$200    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic information$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Compass$0    
Cornering lights  $50 $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,290$14,965$16,315$15,815$16,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,675$11,025$10,525$11,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,013-10,273-9,807-10,360

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082008
ModelLSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.9 in100.8 in
Length198.0 in178.5 in
Width73.8 in71.5 in
Height58.1 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,245 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.010.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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