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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: $79,830

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $64,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,519

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $61,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014200920092009
ModelLSSLSLSL
Trim460SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $72,140 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $66,368 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Air Suspension w/VGRS 2,120      
Comfort Package 1,650      
All Weather Package 200      
Heated steering wheel 150      
Leather Upgrade Package 660      
Pre-Collision System 1,500      
Blind spot warning system 500      
Adaptive cruise control   2,230 2,230 2,230
Premium I Package     3,050  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,140  
Wood trim     0 0
Air Suspension w/VGRS 1,949      
Comfort Package 1,520      
All Weather Package 184      
Heated steering wheel 140      
Leather Upgrade Package 608      
Pre-Collision System 1,380      
Blind spot warning system 460      
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) 6,780 2,230 6,420 2,230
Options (change) 6,241 2,074 5,970 2,074
Destination 910 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $79,830 $144,805 $144,895 $200,405
Total Invoice $73,519 $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: $57,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,870
Model Year2014200920092009
ModelLSSLSLSL
Trim460SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine386hp 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)235/50-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$79,830$144,805$144,895$200,405
Adjustments for Features0-6,990-7,090-7,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,830$137,815$137,805$193,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$55,510
Total Invoice$73,519$134,912$134,995$186,620
Adjustments for Features0-6,512-6,606-6,602
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,519$128,400$128,389$180,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$11$0$51,629

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2014200920092009
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Heated steering wheel$100   
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
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
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
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300
Laminated front side windows$200   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Self-repairing paint$0   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
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   
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0   
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$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   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,790$15,780$15,880$15,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,990$7,090$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,512-6,606-6,602

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142009
ModelLSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.9 in100.8 in
Length200.0 in180.4 in
Width73.8 in71.5 in
Height58.1 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,234 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

Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested175064%
Total Not Requested100036%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested85079%
Total Not Requested22521%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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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