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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: $68,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,482

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $66,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelSLSLSLES
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG330
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $105,500 $145,800 $212,240 $32,300
Base Invoice $98,115 $135,594 $197,383 $28,640
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 590 330
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 549 549 549 264
Wood trim   0 0  
Stability control       520
Navigation system       1,843
Heated front seats       512
Xenon HID headlights       512
Adaptive dampers - electrical       496
Options (change) 590 590 590 5,080
Options (change) 549 549 549 4,147
Destination 905 905 905 695
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $106,995 $147,295 $215,035 $38,075
Total Invoice $99,569 $137,048 $200,137 $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: $58,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,953
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelSLSLSLES
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG330
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12218hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14900, 1286, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19215/60-16
Total Price$106,995$147,295$215,035$38,075
Adjustments for Features-10,890-15,040-23,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,105$132,255$191,445$38,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,150$95,340$0
Total Invoice$99,569$137,048$200,137$33,482
Adjustments for Features-10,134-13,994-21,9560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,435$123,054$178,181$33,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,619$88,746$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2013201320132006
ModelSLSLSLES
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG330
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100 
Power door closers  $300 
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer  $350 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera  $200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer $100$100 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather headliner  $1000 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Neck-level heating, front seats  $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 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$14,580$18,730$27,280$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,890$15,040$23,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,134-13,994-21,9560

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20132006
ModelSLES
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in107.1 in
Length181.8 in191.1 in
Width73.9 in71.3 in
Height51.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
8.5 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 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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