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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: $48,930

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $60,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,728

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $56,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelRXRXSLSL
Trim350450hSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,660 $46,310 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $37,083 $43,531 $96,395 $130,609
Comfort Package 1,340 825    
Premium Package 2,260 2,260    
Navigation Package 2,775 2,775    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 1,180 1,180
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500 2,300 2,300
Xenon HID headlights   515    
Wood trim       0
Comfort Package 1,232 759    
Premium Package 2,115 2,115    
Navigation Package 2,563 2,563    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 1,097 1,097
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,380 2,139 2,139
Xenon HID headlights   473    
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 8,375 8,375 3,480 3,480
Options (change) 7,750 7,750 3,236 3,236
Destination 895 895 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $48,930 $55,580 $109,305 $147,395
Total Invoice $45,728 $52,176 $101,806 $137,320

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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: $50,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,927
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelRXRXSLSL
Trim350450hSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6CVT-6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$48,930$55,580$109,305$147,395
Adjustments for Features0-75-9,825-10,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,930$55,505$99,480$136,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,575$0$37,040
Total Invoice$45,728$52,176$101,806$137,320
Adjustments for Features0-70-9,151-10,132
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,728$52,106$92,655$127,188
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,378$0$34,533

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelRXRXSLSL
Trim350450hSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,555$6,630$16,380$17,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$9,825$10,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-70-9,151-10,132

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132012
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 Room55.5 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

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested142558%
Total Not Requested102542%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87559%
Total Not Requested60041%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested142558%
Total Not Requested102542%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87559%
Total Not Requested60041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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