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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: $51,375

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $61,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,224

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $58,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelRXSLSLSL
Trim350SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,075 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $35,363 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Luxury Package 4,900      
Navigation Package 2,465      
Unbranded 12 speakers 110      
Comfort Package 1,950      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 1,170 1,170  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 2,300 2,300 2,300
Premium 1 Package   3,850 3,150  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700 700 700
Wood trim     0 0
Luxury Package 4,322      
Navigation Package 2,172      
Unbranded 12 speakers 94      
Comfort Package 1,678      
Obstacle detection, rear 430 1,088 1,088  
Adaptive cruise control 1,290 2,139 2,139 2,139
Premium 1 Package   3,580 2,930  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651 651 651
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 11,425 8,020 7,320 3,000
Options (change) 9,986 7,458 6,808 2,790
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $51,375 $112,795 $149,845 $205,225
Total Invoice $46,224 $105,051 $139,599 $191,103

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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: $52,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,631
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelRXSLSLSL
Trim350SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine275hp V6382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$51,375$112,795$149,845$205,225
Adjustments for Features0-8,800-9,850-9,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,375$103,995$139,995$195,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,000$91,380
Total Invoice$46,224$105,051$139,599$191,103
Adjustments for Features0-8,196-9,176-9,172
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,224$96,855$130,423$181,931
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,568$85,076

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelRXSLSLSL
Trim350SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Passenger side camera$200   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows$200   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
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
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,705$15,505$16,555$16,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,800$9,850$9,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,196-9,176-9,172

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112011
ModelRXSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.9 in100.8 in
Length187.8 in180.4 in
Width74.2 in71.5 in
Height66.3 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,179 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Headlight washers50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested187548%
Total Not Requested200052%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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