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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: $51,690

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $42,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,264

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $38,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132015201520152015
ModelRXRXSLSLSLSL
Trim350450hSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,660 $46,310 $84,000 $106,900 $148,050 $215,250
Base Invoice $37,083 $43,531 $78,120 $99,417 $137,687 $200,183
Luxury Package 4,520 5,635        
Comfort Package 1,340 825        
Navigation Package 2,775 2,775        
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500        
Blind spot warning system 500 500        
Premium 1 Package     4,900      
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950 2,950  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590 590 590 590
Illuminated door sill trim plates     350 350    
Wood trim         0 0
Luxury Package 4,191 5,230        
Comfort Package 1,232 759        
Navigation Package 2,563 2,563        
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,380        
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460        
Blind spot warning system 460 460        
Premium 1 Package     4,557      
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744 2,744  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549 549 549 549
Illuminated door sill trim plates     326 326    
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 11,135 11,735 8,790 3,890 3,540 590
Options (change) 10,286 10,852 8,176 3,619 3,293 549
Destination 895 895 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $51,690 $58,940 $93,715 $111,715 $152,515 $218,065
Total Invoice $48,264 $55,278 $87,221 $103,961 $141,905 $202,957

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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: $31,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,347
Model Year201320132015201520152015
ModelRXRXSLSLSLSL
Trim350450hSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H329hp V6429hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6CVT-6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$51,690$58,940$93,715$111,715$152,515$218,065
Adjustments for Features0-925-10,325-10,325-15,200-19,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,690$58,015$83,390$101,390$137,315$198,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,325$0$18,000$53,925$115,175
Total Invoice$48,264$55,278$87,221$103,961$141,905$202,957
Adjustments for Features0-868-9,610-9,608-14,143-18,149
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,264$54,410$77,611$94,353$127,762$184,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,146$0$16,742$50,151$107,197

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201320132015201520152015
ModelRXRXSLSLSLSL
Trim350450hSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr 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$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Power door closers     $300
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power rear side windows$200$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, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Night vision     $1750
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$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$75    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Roof rails$250$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0$0$0
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15    
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel     $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300$300
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
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
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
LED headlights $1000    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500$500$500
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$50    
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather headliner     $1000
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$6,730$7,655$17,055$17,055$21,930$26,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925$10,325$10,325$15,200$19,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-868-9,610-9,608-14,143-18,149

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132015
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 Room55.5 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
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
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 Requested187555%
Total Not Requested152545%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
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 Requested222547%
Total Not Requested252553%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

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