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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: $71,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,649

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $66,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelLSSLSL
Trim460AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $67,630 $149,700 $217,550
Base Invoice $62,219 $139,221 $202,322
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    
Wood trim   0 0
Power door closers   450  
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    
Wood trim   0 0
Power door closers   419  
Options (change) 11,470 450 0
Options (change) 10,555 419 0
Destination 875 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $79,975 $151,075 $219,775
Total Invoice $73,649 $140,565 $204,547

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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: $59,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,286
Model Year201220162016
ModelLSSLSL
Trim460AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine380hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$79,975$151,075$219,775
Adjustments for Features0-11,425-17,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,975$139,650$202,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$62,700
Total Invoice$73,649$140,565$204,547
Adjustments for Features0-10,630-16,218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,649$129,935$188,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$58,394

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201220162016
ModelLSSLSL
Trim460AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control $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, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane departure warning  $200
Night vision  $1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 $0
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200$200
Self-repairing paint$0  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
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
Leather headliner  $1000
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
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$8,090$19,515$25,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,425$17,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,630-16,218

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122016
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.3,936 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%
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%
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%
Sport Special Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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