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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: $45,960

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $57,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,600

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $55,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009200920092009
ModelRXSLSLSLSL
Trim350SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $37,400 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $33,099 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Performance Package 4,055        
Navigation system 2,650        
Heated front seats 540        
Adaptive cruise control 600 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700 700 700 700
Wood trim       0 0
Performance Package 3,649        
Navigation system 2,225        
Heated front seats 432        
Adaptive cruise control 480 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651 651 651 651
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 7,845 2,930 2,930 2,930 2,930
Options (change) 6,786 2,725 2,725 2,725 2,725
Destination 715 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $45,960 $103,605 $145,505 $141,405 $201,105
Total Invoice $40,600 $96,505 $135,563 $131,750 $187,271

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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: $48,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,321
Model Year20072009200920092009
ModelRXSLSLSLSL
Trim350SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine270hp V6382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT5T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$45,960$103,605$145,505$141,405$201,105
Adjustments for Features0-9,215-11,265-9,915-11,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,960$94,390$134,240$131,490$189,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$39,850$37,100$95,350
Total Invoice$40,600$96,505$135,563$131,750$187,271
Adjustments for Features0-8,584-10,495-9,238-10,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,600$87,921$125,068$122,512$176,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,147$34,591$88,767

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20072009200920092009
ModelRXSLSLSLSL
Trim350SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 $1000 $1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200 
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key  $250 $250
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Obstacle detection, front  $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 $250
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Roof rack$300    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100    
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0    
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 $300
Laminated front side windows$200    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,315$15,530$17,580$16,230$17,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,215$11,265$9,915$11,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,584-10,495-9,238-10,583

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20072009
ModelRXSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.9 in100.8 in
Length186.2 in180.4 in
Width72.6 in71.5 in
Height66.1 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,871 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/55VR18 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900No
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested352569%
Total Not Requested160031%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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