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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: $46,370

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $54,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,353

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $52,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008200820082008
ModelRXSLSLSLSL
Trim350SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $37,700 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $33,742 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Performance Package 4,055        
Heated front seats 540        
Navigation system 2,650        
Adaptive cruise control 600 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Power trunk closer   520   520  
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510 510 510
Wood trim       0 0
Performance Package 3,649        
Heated front seats 432        
Navigation system 2,225        
Adaptive cruise control 480 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Power trunk closer   484   484  
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474 474 474
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 7,845 3,230 2,710 3,230 2,710
Options (change) 6,786 3,004 2,520 3,004 2,520
Destination 825 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $46,370 $100,705 $139,385 $136,005 $193,385
Total Invoice $41,353 $93,808 $129,871 $126,728 $180,091

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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: $45,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,295
Model Year20092008200820082008
ModelRXSLSLSLSL
Trim350SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine270hp V6382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT5T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$46,370$100,705$139,385$136,005$193,385
Adjustments for Features0-8,760-10,110-9,610-10,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,370$91,945$129,275$126,395$183,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,330$34,450$91,230
Total Invoice$41,353$93,808$129,871$126,728$180,091
Adjustments for Features0-8,160-9,420-8,954-9,508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,353$85,648$120,451$117,774$170,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,803$32,126$84,935

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092008200820082008
ModelRXSLSLSLSL
Trim350SL550SL600SL55 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$1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer $350$350$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
Full-size spare tire$225    
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
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    
Laminated front side windows$200    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125
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
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150    
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
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
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 headliner  $650$650$650
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,255$16,015$17,365$16,865$17,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,760$10,110$9,610$10,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,160-9,420-8,954-9,508

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092008
ModelRXSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.9 in100.8 in
Length186.2 in178.5 in
Width72.6 in71.5 in
Height66.1 in51.0 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 ft37.3 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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/55VR18 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900No
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested340065%
Total Not Requested185035%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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