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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: $41,215

Lexus CT 200h Premium   
Difference: $66,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,916

Lexus CT 200h Premium   
Difference: $61,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelSLSLCT
TrimSL550SL63 AMG200h Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $31,750
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $30,133
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300 1,500
Wood trim   0  
F Sport Package     1,000
Premium Audio Package     1,100
Leather Package     1,330
Navigation Package     2,445
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     1,215
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139 1,380
Wood trim   0  
F Sport Package     920
Premium Audio Package     1,012
Leather Package     1,223
Navigation Package     2,256
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     1,117
Options (change) 2,300 2,300 8,590
Options (change) 2,139 2,139 7,908
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $108,125 $146,215 $41,215
Total Invoice $100,709 $136,223 $38,916

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus CT 200h Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,941
Model Year201220122012
ModelSLSLCT
TrimSL550SL63 AMG200h Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8518hp V898hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$108,125$146,215$41,215
Adjustments for Features-12,725-13,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,400$132,440$41,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,040$0
Total Invoice$100,709$136,223$38,916
Adjustments for Features-11,852-12,8340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,857$123,389$38,916
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,532$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus CT

Model Year201220122012
ModelSLSLCT
TrimSL550SL63 AMG200h Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
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 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$18,380$19,430$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,725$13,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,852-12,8340

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus CT

Model Year20122012
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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Option Package Details
Lexus CT 200h Premium

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
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%
Premium Audio 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
Total Requested130095%
Total Not Requested755%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

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