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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: $52,150

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $57,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,710

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $53,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelRXRXSLSL
Trim350450hSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $40,970 $47,620 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $38,306 $44,761 $96,395 $130,609
Luxury Package 4,950 5,635    
Comfort Package 1,390 825    
Navigation Package 1,915 1,915    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 1,180 1,180
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500 2,300 2,300
Xenon HID headlights   565    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     700 1,000
Wood trim       0
Luxury Package 4,590 5,230    
Comfort Package 1,280 759    
Navigation Package 1,769 1,769    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 1,097 1,097
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,380 2,139 2,139
Xenon HID headlights   521    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     651 930
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 10,255 10,940 4,180 4,480
Options (change) 9,479 10,119 3,887 4,166
Destination 925 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $52,150 $59,485 $110,005 $148,395
Total Invoice $48,710 $55,805 $102,457 $138,250

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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: $48,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,318
Model Year2015201520122012
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)235/55-19235/55-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$52,150$59,485$110,005$148,395
Adjustments for Features0-75-9,050-10,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,150$59,410$100,955$138,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,260$0$37,340
Total Invoice$48,710$55,805$102,457$138,250
Adjustments for Features0-70-8,429-9,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,710$55,735$94,028$128,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,025$0$34,812

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2015201520122012
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 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app$25$25  
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  
Blind spot warning system$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 
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
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
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
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 
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
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
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$6,980$7,055$16,030$17,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$9,050$10,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-70-8,429-9,410

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152012
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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
AC power outlet100No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested187551%
Total Not Requested182549%
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 reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
AC power outlet100No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested187551%
Total Not Requested182549%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

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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