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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: $48,794

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $59,701

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,530

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $55,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920182018
ModelSLSLSLSLESES
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG350300h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700 $38,900 $41,820
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $36,438 $39,171
Premium I Package 3,750   3,050      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140   1,140      
Adaptive cruise control 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 700 379 379
Wood trim     0 0    
Ultra Luxury Package         8,520 7,980
Premium I Package 3,488   2,836      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060   1,060      
Adaptive cruise control 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 651 250 250
Wood trim     0 0    
Ultra Luxury Package         7,847 7,350
Options (change) 7,820 2,930 7,120 2,930 8,899 8,359
Options (change) 7,273 2,725 6,621 2,725 8,097 7,600
Destination 875 875 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $108,495 $145,505 $145,595 $201,105 $48,794 $51,174
Total Invoice $101,053 $135,563 $135,646 $187,271 $45,530 $47,766

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,136
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,545
Model Year200920092009200920182018
ModelSLSLSLSLESES
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG350300h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T5T7T5T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$108,495$145,505$145,595$201,105$48,794$51,174
Adjustments for Features-8,565-9,515-9,615-9,6150-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,930$135,990$135,980$191,490$48,794$51,149
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,060$36,050$91,560$0$2,355
Total Invoice$101,053$135,563$135,646$187,271$45,530$47,766
Adjustments for Features-7,978-8,865-8,958-8,9540-23
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,075$126,698$126,688$178,317$45,530$47,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,623$33,613$85,242$0$2,213

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200920092009200920182018
ModelSLSLSLSLESES
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG350300h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Remote app    $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera    $200$200
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$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$100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger 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$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Machined alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$16,530$17,480$17,580$17,580$7,965$7,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,565$9,515$9,615$9,615$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,978-8,865-8,958-8,9540-23

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092018
ModelSLES
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in111.0 in
Length180.4 in192.7 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height51.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested360068%
Total Not Requested170032%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested360072%
Total Not Requested140028%

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