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Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,805

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $42,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,237

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $38,947

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017201720172017
ModelRXRXSLSLSLSL
Trim350450hSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $43,270 $45,695 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $40,457 $42,954 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
Luxury Package 4,180 4,180        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 640 640        
Sunroof 1,350 1,350        
Navigation Package 2,120 2,120        
Obstacle detection, rear 535 535        
Steering-linked headlights 515 515        
Hands-free trunk or liftgate 200 200        
Premium Package     5,050      
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 2,250 2,250  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     650 650 650 650
Wood trim         0 0
Luxury Package 3,848 3,848        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 589 589        
Sunroof 1,243 1,243        
Navigation Package 1,956 1,956        
Obstacle detection, rear 492 492        
Steering-linked headlights 473 473        
Hands-free trunk or liftgate 184 184        
Premium Package     4,697      
Driver Assistance Package     2,093 2,093 2,093  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     605 605 605 605
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 9,540 9,540 7,950 2,900 2,900 650
Options (change) 8,785 8,785 7,395 2,698 2,698 605
Destination 995 995 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $53,805 $56,230 $95,825 $114,625 $155,175 $222,725
Total Invoice $50,237 $52,734 $89,184 $106,667 $144,379 $207,291

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,166
Model Year201820182017201720172017
ModelRXRXSLSLSLSL
Trim350450hSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine295hp V6259hp V6 H362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8CVT-6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$53,805$56,230$95,825$114,625$155,175$222,725
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-9,435-9,435-14,910-17,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,805$54,680$86,390$105,190$140,265$205,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$875$0$18,800$53,875$119,225
Total Invoice$50,237$52,734$89,184$106,667$144,379$207,291
Adjustments for Features0-1,454-8,781-8,780-13,873-15,924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,237$51,280$80,403$97,887$130,506$191,367
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,043$0$17,484$50,103$110,964

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201820182017201720172017
ModelRXRXSLSLSLSL
Trim350450hSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300     
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
FWD$0     
AWD $1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Power door closers     $300
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Sunshades, second row$125$125    
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500
Backup collision intervention$150$150    
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Roof rails$250$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0$0$0
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100$100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15    
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel     $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300$300
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200$200
Self-repairing paint$0$0    
Sunroof$900$900    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Larger infotainment display$0$0    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
USB port$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer    $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting    $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600$600    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,655$9,205$17,090$17,090$22,565$24,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$9,435$9,435$14,910$17,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,454-8,781-8,780-13,873-15,924

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182017
ModelRXSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.8 in101.7 in
Length192.5 in182.3 in
Width74.6 in73.9 in
Height67.7 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,223 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
255/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested242571%
Total Not Requested100029%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
255/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested242571%
Total Not Requested100029%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

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 decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested160052%
Total Not Requested145048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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