Mercedes-Benz SL Mercedes-Benz SL 2008 Lexus ES Lexus ES 2006

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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,075

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $59,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,482

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $57,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082006
ModelSLSLSLSLES
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG330
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $32,300
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $28,640
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510  
Wood trim     0 0  
Stability control         650
Navigation system         2,200
Heated front seats         640
Xenon HID headlights         640
Adaptive dampers - electrical         620
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         330
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474  
Wood trim     0 0  
Stability control         520
Navigation system         1,843
Heated front seats         512
Xenon HID headlights         512
Adaptive dampers - electrical         496
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         264
Options (change) 510 510 510 510 5,080
Options (change) 474 474 474 474 4,147
Destination 875 875 875 875 695
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $97,985 $137,185 $133,285 $191,185 $38,075
Total Invoice $91,278 $127,825 $124,198 $178,045 $33,482

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,780
Model Year20082008200820082006
ModelSLSLSLSLES
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG330
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12218hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5T5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 886, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19215/60-16
Total Price$97,985$137,185$133,285$191,185$38,075
Adjustments for Features-11,825-12,875-12,025-12,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,160$124,310$121,260$178,210$38,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,150$35,100$92,050$0
Total Invoice$91,278$127,825$124,198$178,045$33,482
Adjustments for Features-11,016-11,997-11,205-12,0830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,262$115,828$112,993$165,962$33,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,566$32,731$85,700$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082008200820082006
ModelSLSLSLSLES
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG330
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic    $900
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer $350 $350 
Proximity key $250 $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents    $100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player    $50
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 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
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 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
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    
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 steering wheel  $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
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$16,190$17,240$16,390$17,340$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,825$12,875$12,025$12,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,016-11,997-11,205-12,0830

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082006
ModelSLES
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in107.1 in
Length178.5 in191.1 in
Width71.5 in71.3 in
Height51.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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