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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: $62,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,353

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $60,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelRXSLSL
Trim350SL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $37,700 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $33,742 $96,395 $130,609
Performance Package 4,055    
Navigation system 2,650    
Heated front seats 540    
Adaptive cruise control 600 2,300 2,300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700 1,000
Wood trim     0
Performance Package 3,649    
Navigation system 2,225    
Heated front seats 432    
Adaptive cruise control 480 2,139 2,139
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651 930
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 7,845 3,000 3,300
Options (change) 6,786 2,790 3,069
Destination 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $46,370 $108,825 $147,215
Total Invoice $41,353 $101,360 $137,153

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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: $52,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,390
Model Year200920122012
ModelRXSLSL
Trim350SL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine270hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$46,370$108,825$147,215
Adjustments for Features0-10,325-11,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,370$98,500$135,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,340
Total Invoice$41,353$101,360$137,153
Adjustments for Features0-9,617-10,598
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,353$91,743$126,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,812

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year200920122012
ModelRXSLSL
Trim350SL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,580$16,905$17,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,325$11,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,617-10,598

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092012
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested365070%
Total Not Requested160030%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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