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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: $79,975

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $67,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,649

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $63,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelLSSL
Trim460SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $67,630 $140,440
Base Invoice $62,219 $130,609
Luxury Value Edition 965  
Comfort Package 2,035  
Sport Package 6,185  
Sport Special Edition 685  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500  
Wiper de-icer 100  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180
Wood trim   0
Adaptive cruise control   2,300
Luxury Value Edition 889  
Comfort Package 1,872  
Sport Package 5,691  
Sport Special Edition 631  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,380  
Wiper de-icer 92  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097
Wood trim   0
Adaptive cruise control   2,139
Options (change) 11,470 3,480
Options (change) 10,555 3,236
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $79,975 $147,395
Total Invoice $73,649 $137,320

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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: $59,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,297
Model Year20122012
ModelLSSL
Trim460SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine380hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/35-19
Total Price$79,975$147,395
Adjustments for Features0-7,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,975$139,480
Total Invoice$73,649$137,320
Adjustments for Features0-7,374
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,649$129,946

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122012
ModelLSSL
Trim460SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Self-repairing paint$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,340$15,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,374

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122012
ModelLSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.9 in100.8 in
Length198.0 in180.4 in
Width73.8 in71.5 in
Height58.1 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,245 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.9 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.010.2 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 information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested110057%
Total Not Requested82543%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45YR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested280063%
Total Not Requested167537%
Sport Special Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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