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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: $37,745

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $68,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,218

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $65,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelSLSLES
TrimSL550SL63 AMG330
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $32,300
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $28,640
Wood trim   0  
Stability control     650
Navigation system     2,200
Heated front seats     640
Xenon HID headlights     640
Adaptive dampers - electrical     620
Wood trim   0  
Stability control     520
Navigation system     1,843
Heated front seats     512
Xenon HID headlights     512
Adaptive dampers - electrical     496
Options (change) 0 0 4,750
Options (change) 0 0 3,883
Destination 875 875 695
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $105,825 $143,915 $37,745
Total Invoice $98,570 $134,084 $33,218

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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: $54,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,670
Model Year201220122006
ModelSLSLES
TrimSL550SL63 AMG330
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8218hp V6
TransmissionT7T7A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 1086, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19215/60-16
Total Price$105,825$143,915$37,745
Adjustments for Features-13,615-14,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,210$129,900$37,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,690$0
Total Invoice$98,570$134,084$33,218
Adjustments for Features-12,682-13,0580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,888$121,026$33,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,138$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201220122006
ModelSLSLES
TrimSL550SL63 AMG330
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$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 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
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 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$17,355$17,755$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,615$14,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,682-13,0580

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122006
ModelSLES
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in107.1 in
Length180.4 in191.1 in
Width71.5 in71.3 in
Height51.1 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
7.2 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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