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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus CT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,715

Lexus CT 200h   
Difference: $60,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,273

Lexus CT 200h   
Difference: $55,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092013
ModelSLSLSLSLCT
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG200h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700 $32,050
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $30,417
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140   1,140   500
Adaptive cruise control 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230 1,500
Wood trim     0 0  
Navigation Package         2,735
Premium Package         890
Leather Package         1,930
F Sport Package         1,000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only         1,215
Body kit         1,000
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060   1,060   460
Adaptive cruise control 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074 1,380
Wood trim     0 0  
Navigation Package         2,568
Premium Package         820
Leather Package         1,776
F Sport Package         920
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only         1,117
Body kit         920
Options (change) 3,370 2,230 3,370 2,230 10,770
Options (change) 3,134 2,074 3,134 2,074 9,961
Destination 875 875 875 875 895
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $104,045 $144,805 $141,845 $200,405 $43,715
Total Invoice $96,914 $134,912 $132,159 $186,620 $41,273

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus CT 200h
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,535
Model Year20092009200920092013
ModelSLSLSLSLCT
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG200h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V1298hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T5T7T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$104,045$144,805$141,845$200,405$43,715
Adjustments for Features-10,850-13,150-12,200-13,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,195$131,655$129,645$187,155$43,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,460$36,450$93,960$0
Total Invoice$96,914$134,912$132,159$186,620$41,273
Adjustments for Features-10,106-12,252-11,367-12,3390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,808$122,660$120,792$174,281$41,273
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,852$33,984$87,473$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus CT

Model Year20092009200920092013
ModelSLSLSLSLCT
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG200h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer $350 $350 
Proximity key $250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera    $200
Side curtain airbags    $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo mat    $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300 
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio    $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Power tilt 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 trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$17,005$19,305$18,355$19,405$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,850$13,150$12,200$13,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,106-12,252-11,367-12,3390

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus CT features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus CT

Model Year20092013
ModelSLCT
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.8 in102.4 in
Length180.4 in170.1 in
Width71.5 in69.5 in
Height51.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,131 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		7.2 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		10.2 ft332.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus CT specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus CT 200h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested27523%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Unbranded, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested170096%
Total Not Requested754%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Larger rear spoiler0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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