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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: $40,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,968

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $37,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelRXSLSLSLSL
Trim350SL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,075 $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550
Base Invoice $36,537 $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322
Luxury Package 4,900        
Comfort Package 1,950        
Navigation Package 2,465        
Unbranded 12 speakers 110        
Adaptive cruise control 1,500        
Obstacle detection, rear 500        
Premium 1 Package   4,900      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590 590 590
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350 350    
Wood trim       0 0
Luxury Package 4,543        
Comfort Package 1,796        
Navigation Package 2,277        
Unbranded 12 speakers 100        
Adaptive cruise control 1,380        
Obstacle detection, rear 460        
Premium 1 Package   4,557      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549 549 549
Illuminated door sill trim plates   326 326    
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 11,425 5,840 940 590 590
Options (change) 10,556 5,432 875 549 549
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $51,375 $91,815 $109,915 $151,215 $220,365
Total Invoice $47,968 $85,454 $102,287 $140,695 $205,096

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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: $31,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,589
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelRXSLSLSLSL
Trim350SL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine275hp V6329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$51,375$91,815$109,915$151,215$220,365
Adjustments for Features0-8,485-8,485-13,360-19,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,375$83,330$101,430$137,855$200,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,100$54,525$117,375
Total Invoice$47,968$85,454$102,287$140,695$205,096
Adjustments for Features0-7,897-7,896-12,431-18,298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,968$77,557$94,391$128,264$186,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$16,834$50,707$109,241

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelRXSLSLSLSL
Trim350SL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control $150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Power door closers    $300
Power liftgate$350    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning    $200
Night vision    $1750
Passenger side camera$200    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   $0
Rear side airbags$300    
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Roof rails$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    
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Laminated front side windows$200    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Power-folding mirrors$50    
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    
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather headliner    $1000
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,605$15,090$15,090$19,965$26,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,485$8,485$13,360$19,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,897-7,896-12,431-18,298

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122016
ModelRXSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.9 in101.8 in
Length187.8 in181.8 in
Width74.2 in73.9 in
Height66.3 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,179 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft313.5 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 wheel0Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested187548%
Total Not Requested200052%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL400

Premium 1 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
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%

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