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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: $78,375

Lexus LS 500   
Difference: $69,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,189

Lexus LS 500   
Difference: $65,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelLSSL
Trim500SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $75,000 $140,440
Base Invoice $69,000 $130,609
F Sport Package 0  
All Weather Package 200  
Heated steering wheel 150  
Pre-Collision System 1,500  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180
Wood trim   0
Adaptive cruise control   2,300
F Sport Package 0  
All Weather Package 184  
Heated steering wheel 140  
Pre-Collision System 1,380  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097
Wood trim   0
Adaptive cruise control   2,139
Options (change) 2,350 3,480
Options (change) 2,164 3,236
Destination 1,025 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $78,375 $147,395
Total Invoice $72,189 $137,320

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus LS 500
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,481
Model Year20182012
ModelLSSL
Trim500SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine416hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT10T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20255/35-19
Total Price$78,375$147,395
Adjustments for Features0-6,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,375$141,330
Total Invoice$72,189$137,320
Adjustments for Features0-5,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,189$131,670

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182012
ModelLSSL
Trim500SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $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
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Self-repairing paint$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $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
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,665$15,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,650

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182012
ModelLSSL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase123.0 in100.8 in
Length206.1 in180.4 in
Width74.8 in71.5 in
Height57.5 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,708 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.010.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 500

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Metal pedals75Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45YR20 tires200No
275/40YR20 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested267557%
Total Not Requested205043%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
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%

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