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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: $45,650

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $62,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,515

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $60,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112010
ModelSLSLSLES
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $35,175
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $31,892
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170 1,170   500
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300 2,300 1,500
Wood trim   0 0  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       4,065
Ultra Luxury Package       3,535
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088 1,088   400
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139 2,139 1,200
Wood trim   0 0  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,320
Ultra Luxury Package       2,828
Options (change) 3,470 3,470 2,300 9,600
Options (change) 3,227 3,227 2,139 7,748
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $108,245 $145,995 $204,525 $45,650
Total Invoice $100,820 $136,018 $190,452 $40,515

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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: $52,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,303
Model Year2011201120112010
ModelSLSLSLES
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12272hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$108,245$145,995$204,525$45,650
Adjustments for Features-9,665-11,015-12,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,580$134,980$192,460$45,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,400$93,880$0
Total Invoice$100,820$136,018$190,452$40,515
Adjustments for Features-9,002-10,262-11,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,818$125,756$179,217$40,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,938$87,399$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2011201120112010
ModelSLSLSLES
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer  $350 
Proximity key  $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,330$16,680$17,730$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,665$11,015$12,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,002-10,262-11,2350

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112010
ModelSLES
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in109.3 in
Length180.4 in191.1 in
Width71.5 in71.1 in
Height51.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

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
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%

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