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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: $69,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,649

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $65,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelLSSLSL
Trim460SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $67,630 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $62,219 $129,316 $184,838
Comfort Package 2,035    
Luxury Value Edition 965    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500    
Sport Package 6,185    
Sport Special Edition 685    
Wiper de-icer 100    
Premium 1 Package   3,150  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,170  
Wood trim   0 0
Adaptive cruise control   2,300 2,300
Comfort Package 1,872    
Luxury Value Edition 889    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,380    
Sport Package 5,691    
Sport Special Edition 631    
Wiper de-icer 92    
Premium 1 Package   2,930  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,088  
Wood trim   0 0
Adaptive cruise control   2,139 2,139
Options (change) 11,470 6,620 2,300
Options (change) 10,555 6,157 2,139
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600 2,600
Total Price $79,975 $149,145 $204,525
Total Invoice $73,649 $138,948 $190,452

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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: $61,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,925
Model Year201220112011
ModelLSSLSL
Trim460SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine380hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$79,975$149,145$204,525
Adjustments for Features0-7,915-7,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,975$141,230$196,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$55,380
Total Invoice$73,649$138,948$190,452
Adjustments for Features0-7,374-7,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,649$131,574$183,082
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$51,508

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201220112011
ModelLSSLSL
Trim460SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300  
Power rear side windows$200  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Self-repairing paint$0  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $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
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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  
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$7,340$15,255$15,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,915$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,374-7,370

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122011
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

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%
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%
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 1 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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