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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: $21,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,623

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $25,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017201720172017
ModelLSSLSLSLSL
Trim460SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $62,900 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $53,940 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850        
Navigation system 3,115        
Obstacle detection, rear 500        
Power door closers 395 450 450 450  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900        
Semi-automated parking system 700        
Premium Package   5,050      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   650 650 650 650
Wood trim       0 0
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280        
Navigation system 2,602        
Obstacle detection, rear 400        
Power door closers 316 419 419 419  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760        
Semi-automated parking system 560        
Premium Package   4,697      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   605 605 605 605
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 8,460 6,150 1,100 1,100 650
Options (change) 6,918 5,721 1,024 1,024 605
Destination 765 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $72,125 $94,025 $112,825 $153,375 $222,725
Total Invoice $61,623 $87,510 $104,993 $142,705 $207,291

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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: $9,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,532
Model Year20082017201720172017
ModelLSSLSLSLSL
Trim460SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine380hp V8362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$72,125$94,025$112,825$153,375$222,725
Adjustments for Features0-12,200-12,200-17,675-21,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,125$81,825$100,625$135,700$201,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,800$53,875$119,425
Total Invoice$61,623$87,510$104,993$142,705$207,291
Adjustments for Features0-11,355-11,353-16,445-19,987
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,623$76,155$93,640$126,260$187,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,485$50,105$111,149

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082017201720172017
ModelLSSLSLSLSL
Trim460SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control $150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows$200    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300$300
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225    
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   $0
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0$0
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents$100    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting   $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,290$17,490$17,490$22,965$26,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,200$12,200$17,675$21,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,355-11,353-16,445-19,987

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082017
ModelLSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.9 in101.7 in
Length198.0 in182.3 in
Width73.8 in73.9 in
Height58.1 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,245 lb.3,827 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 SL450

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170056%
Total Not Requested135044%

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