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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: $73,450

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $20,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,946

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $22,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015201520152015
ModelLSSLSLSLSL
Trim460SL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $63,825 $84,000 $106,900 $148,050 $215,250
Base Invoice $56,803 $78,120 $99,417 $137,687 $200,183
Navigation system 3,115        
Comfort Package 1,185        
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 2,950  
Premium 1 Package   4,900      
Power door closers   450 450 450  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590 590 590
Wood trim       0 0
Navigation system 2,602        
Comfort Package 1,066        
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 2,744  
Premium 1 Package   4,557      
Power door closers   419 419 419  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549 549 549
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 8,750 8,890 3,990 3,990 590
Options (change) 7,268 8,269 3,712 3,712 549
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $73,450 $93,815 $111,815 $152,965 $218,065
Total Invoice $64,946 $87,314 $104,054 $142,324 $202,957

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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: $9,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,256
Model Year20092015201520152015
ModelLSSLSLSLSL
Trim460SL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine380hp V8329hp V6429hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T7T7T7T7
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)235/50-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$73,450$93,815$111,815$152,965$218,065
Adjustments for Features0-10,865-10,865-15,840-19,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,450$82,950$100,950$137,125$198,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,000$54,175$115,275
Total Invoice$64,946$87,314$104,054$142,324$202,957
Adjustments for Features0-10,112-10,111-14,738-18,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,946$77,202$93,943$127,586$184,492
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$16,741$50,384$107,290

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092015201520152015
ModelLSSLSLSLSL
Trim460SL400SL550SL63 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$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100    
Power rear side windows$200    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
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$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225    
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Night vision    $1750
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 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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
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 
App support $0$0$0$0
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    
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
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
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    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather headliner    $1000
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$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$100
Total Value of Features$5,040$15,905$15,905$20,880$24,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,865$10,865$15,840$19,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,112-10,111-14,738-18,465

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092015
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.3,936 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
Lexus LS 460

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested140073%
Total Not Requested52527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL400

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 warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested200066%
Total Not Requested105034%

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 warning200No
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 warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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