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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: $37,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,783

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $39,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelLSSLSLSL
Trim460SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $62,900 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $53,940 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Navigation system 3,115      
Power door closers 395      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 1,170 1,170  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900      
Wood trim     0 0
Navigation system 2,602      
Power door closers 316      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 1,088 1,088  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760      
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 4,910 1,170 1,170 0
Options (change) 4,078 1,088 1,088 0
Destination 765 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $68,575 $105,945 $143,695 $202,225
Total Invoice $58,783 $98,681 $133,879 $188,313

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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: $27,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,779
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelLSSLSLSL
Trim460SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine380hp V8382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$68,575$105,945$143,695$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-9,790-11,140-12,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,575$96,155$132,555$190,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,400$93,880
Total Invoice$58,783$98,681$133,879$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-9,119-10,379-11,351
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,783$89,562$123,500$176,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,938$87,400

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelLSSLSLSL
Trim460SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer$350  $350
Proximity key$250  $250
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
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
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
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
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   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
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$5,090$14,880$16,230$17,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,790$11,140$12,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,119-10,379-11,351

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082011
ModelLSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.9 in100.8 in
Length198.0 in180.4 in
Width73.8 in71.5 in
Height58.1 in51.1 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 ft37.2 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 SL63 AMG

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

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