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Lexus SC vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus SC vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,120

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $34,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,493

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $35,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelSCSLSLSLSL
Trim430SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $66,355 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $57,728 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700 700 700 700
Wood trim       0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651 651 651 651
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 0 700 700 700 700
Options (change) 0 651 651 651 651
Destination 765 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $67,120 $101,375 $143,275 $139,175 $198,875
Total Invoice $58,493 $94,431 $133,489 $129,676 $185,197

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus SC 430
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,590
Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelSCSLSLSLSL
Trim430SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine288hp V8382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$67,120$101,375$143,275$139,175$198,875
Adjustments for Features0-6,815-9,515-8,165-9,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,120$94,560$133,760$131,010$189,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$39,200$36,450$94,700
Total Invoice$58,493$94,431$133,489$129,676$185,197
Adjustments for Features0-6,348-8,865-7,608-8,954
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,493$88,083$124,624$122,068$176,243
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,541$33,985$88,160

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelSCSLSLSLSL
Trim430SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr 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 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key  $250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Obstacle detection, front  $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 $250
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 $300
Laminated front side windows$200    
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Power antenna$100    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150 $150
No leather in second row $-300$-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$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   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,190$9,005$11,705$10,355$11,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,815$9,515$8,165$9,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,348-8,865-7,608-8,954

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082009
ModelSCSL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.1 in100.8 in
Length178.5 in180.4 in
Width72.0 in71.5 in
Height53.1 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.810.2 ft3

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