Lexus SC Lexus SC 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL Mercedes-Benz SL 2008

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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: $69,280

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $28,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,755

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $29,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008200820082008
ModelSCSLSLSLSL
Trim430SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $68,405 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $60,880 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510 510 510
Wood trim       0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474 474 474
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 0 510 510 510 510
Options (change) 0 474 474 474 474
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $69,280 $97,985 $137,185 $133,285 $191,185
Total Invoice $61,755 $91,278 $127,825 $124,198 $178,045

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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: $22,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,887
Model Year20102008200820082008
ModelSCSLSLSLSL
Trim430SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine288hp V8382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$69,280$97,985$137,185$133,285$191,185
Adjustments for Features0-6,050-7,750-6,900-7,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,280$91,935$129,435$126,385$183,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,500$34,450$91,400
Total Invoice$61,755$91,278$127,825$124,198$178,045
Adjustments for Features0-5,636-7,221-6,430-7,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,755$85,642$120,604$117,768$170,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,962$32,126$85,093

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20102008200820082008
ModelSCSLSLSLSL
Trim430SL550SL600SL55 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   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$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    
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
Laminated front side windows$200    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Power antenna$100    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Compass$0    
Cornering lights  $50 $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,940$8,990$10,690$9,840$10,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,050$7,750$6,900$7,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,636-7,221-6,430-7,310

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20102008
ModelSCSL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.1 in100.8 in
Length178.5 in178.5 in
Width72.0 in71.5 in
Height53.1 in51.0 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 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.810.2 ft3

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