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Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $70,040

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $3,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,208

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $2,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelLSSLC
Trim460AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $67,630 $61,350
Base Invoice $62,219 $57,056
Luxury Value Edition 965  
Comfort Package 2,185  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500  
Premium 3 Package   6,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Wood trim   325
Luxury Value Edition 889  
Comfort Package 2,012  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,380  
Premium 3 Package   6,185
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Wood trim   302
Options (change) 4,650 7,695
Options (change) 4,281 7,157
Destination 875 995
Total Price $73,155 $70,040
Total Invoice $67,375 $65,208

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,927
Model Year20122018
ModelLSSLC
Trim460AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine380hp V8362hp V6
TransmissionT8T9
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/40-18
Total Price$73,155$70,040
Adjustments for Features0-8,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,155$61,705
Total Invoice$67,375$65,208
Adjustments for Features0-7,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,375$57,448

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20122018
ModelLSSLC
Trim460AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
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 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure warning $200
Roll bar $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Self-repairing paint$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,290$15,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,760

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20122018
ModelLSSLC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.9 in95.7 in
Length198.0 in162.8 in
Width73.8 in71.5 in
Height58.1 in51.3 in
Curb Weight4,244 lb.3,541 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.5 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.010.1 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 seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested152579%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested175038%
Total Not Requested281562%

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