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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: $22,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120202020
ModelLSSLSL
Trim460SL450SL550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $67,130 $91,000 $114,700
Luxury Value Edition 965    
Sport Package 6,185    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500    
Comfort Package 2,035    
Wiper de-icer 100    
Premium Package   5,050  
Power door closers   450 450
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   4,090 4,090
Luxury Value Edition 878    
Sport Package 5,320    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,290    
Comfort Package 1,750    
Wiper de-icer 86    
Premium Package   4,697  
Power door closers   419 419
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   3,804 3,804
Options (change) 10,785 9,590 4,540
Options (change) 9,324 8,920 4,223
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $78,790 $101,585 $120,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus LS 460
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,307
Model Year201120202020
ModelLSSLSL
Trim460SL450SL550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine380hp V8362hp V6449hp V8
TransmissionT8T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 11600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$78,790$101,585$120,235
Adjustments for Features0-13,375-13,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,790$88,210$106,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,650

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201120202020
ModelLSSLSL
Trim460SL450SL550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Wind blocker, power small $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Full-size spare tire$225  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0
Heated washer fluid system $50$50
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Self-repairing paint$0  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting $1000$1000
Active steering$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$8,265$21,640$21,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,375$13,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,305-580

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112020
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 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 buckets100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45YR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested247555%
Total Not Requested200045%
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 washers50No
Total Requested135070%
Total Not Requested57530%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable3500No
Active curve tilting1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested4500100%
Premium 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 trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable3500No
Active curve tilting1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested4500100%

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