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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: $72,125

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $39,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,623

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $42,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelLSSLSLSL
Trim460SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $62,900 $106,700 $147,300 $214,500
Base Invoice $53,940 $99,231 $136,989 $199,485
Navigation system 3,115      
Obstacle detection, rear 500      
Power door closers 395 450 450  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900      
Semi-automated parking system 700      
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590 590
Wood trim     0 0
Navigation system 2,602      
Obstacle detection, rear 400      
Power door closers 316 419 419  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760      
Semi-automated parking system 560      
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549 549
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 8,460 3,990 3,990 590
Options (change) 6,918 3,712 3,712 549
Destination 765 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $72,125 $111,615 $152,215 $217,315
Total Invoice $61,623 $103,868 $141,626 $202,259

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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: $27,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,994
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelLSSLSLSL
Trim460SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine380hp V8429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$72,125$111,615$152,215$217,315
Adjustments for Features0-12,090-16,765-21,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,125$99,525$135,450$196,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,925$96,725
Total Invoice$61,623$103,868$141,626$202,259
Adjustments for Features0-11,251-15,599-19,606
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,623$92,617$126,027$182,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,410$90,036

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2008201420142014
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$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Night vision   $1750
Tires, run-flat $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer  $100$100
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather headliner   $1000
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
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 thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,190$16,280$20,955$25,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,090$16,765$21,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,251-15,599-19,606

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082014
ModelLSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.9 in101.8 in
Length198.0 in181.8 in
Width73.8 in73.9 in
Height58.1 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,245 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.013.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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