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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: $78,790

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $40,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,945

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $40,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelLSSLSLSL
Trim460SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $67,130 $105,500 $145,800 $212,240
Base Invoice $59,746 $98,115 $135,594 $197,383
Luxury Value Edition 965      
Sport Package 6,185      
Comfort Package 2,035      
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500      
Wiper de-icer 100      
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950  
Premium 1 Package   4,900 4,300  
Power door closers   450 450  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   4,090    
Wood trim     0 0
Luxury Value Edition 878      
Sport Package 5,320      
Comfort Package 1,750      
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,290      
Wiper de-icer 86      
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744  
Premium 1 Package   4,557 3,999  
Power door closers   419 419  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   3,804    
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 10,785 12,390 7,700 0
Options (change) 9,324 11,524 7,162 0
Destination 875 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $78,790 $118,795 $154,405 $214,445
Total Invoice $69,945 $110,544 $143,661 $199,588

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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: $27,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,209
Model Year2011201320132013
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)245/45-19255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$78,790$118,795$154,405$214,445
Adjustments for Features0-12,240-13,440-15,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,790$106,555$140,965$198,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,410$91,900
Total Invoice$69,945$110,544$143,661$199,588
Adjustments for Features0-11,390-12,505-14,882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,945$99,154$131,156$184,706
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32,002$85,552

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2011201320132013
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
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Full-size spare tire$225   
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
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   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
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
Self-repairing paint$0   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
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
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
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   
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather headliner   $1000
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
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 
Active steering$1000   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,115$19,355$20,555$23,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,240$13,440$15,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,390-12,505-14,882

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112013
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 Legroom43.7 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
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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

Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45YR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested282563%
Total Not Requested165037%
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 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 alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
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 - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%

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 alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
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 - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%

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