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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: $86,920

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $18,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162020
ModelLSSL
Trim460SL450
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $72,520 $91,000
Comfort Package 1,650  
F Sport Package 8,350  
LED headlights 1,450  
Pre-Collision System 1,500  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250
Premium Package   5,050
Aluminum trim   0
Synthetic suede headliner   1,000
Upgraded leather upholstery   900
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   4,090
Comfort Package 1,520  
F Sport Package 7,685  
LED headlights 1,336  
Pre-Collision System 1,380  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093
Premium Package   4,697
Aluminum trim   0
Synthetic suede headliner   930
Upgraded leather upholstery   837
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   3,804
Options (change) 13,450 13,290
Options (change) 12,381 12,361
Destination 950 995
Total Price $86,920 $105,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus LS 460
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL SL450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,379
Model Year20162020
ModelLSSL
Trim460SL450
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine386hp V8362hp V6
TransmissionT8T9
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/35-19
Total Price$86,920$105,285
Adjustments for Features0-13,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,920$91,985

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162020
ModelLSSL
Trim460SL450
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows$200 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Wind blocker, power small $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0
Heated washer fluid system $50
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Self-repairing paint$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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 thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting $1000
Active steering$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,715$21,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,687

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162020
ModelLSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.9 in101.7 in
Length200.0 in182.3 in
Width73.8 in73.9 in
Height58.1 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.3,826 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

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%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Body kit0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Front sport buckets100No
245/45VR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested242551%
Total Not Requested230049%
Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable3500No
Active curve tilting1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested4500100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%

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