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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: $64,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,649

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $61,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelLSSLSLSL
Trim460SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $67,630 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $62,219 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Luxury Value Edition 965      
Comfort Package 2,035      
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500      
Sport Package 6,185      
Sport Special Edition 685      
Wiper de-icer 100      
Adaptive cruise control   2,230 2,230 2,230
Premium I Package     3,050  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,140  
Wood trim     0 0
Luxury Value Edition 889      
Comfort Package 1,872      
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,380      
Sport Package 5,691      
Sport Special Edition 631      
Wiper de-icer 92      
Adaptive cruise control   2,074 2,074 2,074
Premium I Package     2,836  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,060  
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 11,470 2,230 6,420 2,230
Options (change) 10,555 2,074 5,970 2,074
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $79,975 $144,805 $144,895 $200,405
Total Invoice $73,649 $134,912 $134,995 $186,620

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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: $57,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,042
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelLSSLSLSL
Trim460SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine380hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T5T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$79,975$144,805$144,895$200,405
Adjustments for Features0-7,740-7,840-7,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,975$137,065$137,055$192,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$55,510
Total Invoice$73,649$134,912$134,995$186,620
Adjustments for Features0-7,211-7,304-7,301
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,649$127,701$127,691$179,319
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$51,628

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2012200920092009
ModelLSSLSLSL
Trim460SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300   
Power rear side windows$200   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$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$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Self-repairing paint$0   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
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   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,440$15,180$15,280$15,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,740$7,840$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,211-7,304-7,301

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122009
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%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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