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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: $49,754

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $46,161

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,379

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $42,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620142014
ModelSLSLSLSLESES
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65350300h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550 $36,620 $39,500
Base Invoice $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322 $34,300 $37,000
Premium 1 Package 4,900          
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950      
Wood trim, alternative type 1,500 1,500     0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 590 590    
Lane departure warning         1,015 965
Rain-sensing wipers         155 155
Xenon HID headlights         565 565
Obstacle detection, rear         500 500
Adaptive cruise control         1,500 1,500
Blind spot warning system         500 500
Ultra Luxury Package         2,935 2,435
Alloy wheels, optional design         110  
Power trunk closer         400 400
Heated steering wheel         480 450
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package         3,745  
Rear spoiler         319  
Navigation Package           2,625
Premium 1 Package 4,557          
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744      
Wood trim, alternative type 1,395 1,395     0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 549 549    
Lane departure warning         933 889
Rain-sensing wipers         144 144
Xenon HID headlights         521 521
Obstacle detection, rear         460 460
Adaptive cruise control         1,380 1,380
Blind spot warning system         460 460
Ultra Luxury Package         2,699 2,239
Alloy wheels, optional design         100  
Power trunk closer         368 368
Heated steering wheel         443 416
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package         3,452  
Rear spoiler         209  
Navigation Package           2,423
Options (change) 9,940 5,040 3,540 590 12,224 10,095
Options (change) 9,245 4,688 3,293 549 11,169 9,300
Destination 925 925 925 925 910 910
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $95,915 $114,015 $154,165 $220,365 $49,754 $50,505
Total Invoice $89,267 $106,100 $143,439 $205,096 $46,379 $47,210

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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: $36,336
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,744
Model Year201620162016201620142014
ModelSLSLSLSLESES
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65350300h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12835, 15?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$95,915$114,015$154,165$220,365$49,754$50,505
Adjustments for Features-10,250-10,250-15,125-19,425-4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,665$103,765$139,040$200,940$49,329$50,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,100$53,375$115,275$0$1,176
Total Invoice$89,267$106,100$143,439$205,096$46,379$47,210
Adjustments for Features-9,540-9,538-14,073-18,079-3960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,727$96,562$129,366$187,017$45,983$47,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,835$49,639$107,290$0$1,227

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201620162016201620142014
ModelSLSLSLSLESES
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65350300h
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$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Power door closers   $300  
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Driver attention monitor    $500$500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Night vision   $1750  
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300  
Carbon fiber trim  $200$200  
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather headliner   $1000  
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$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 thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim     $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300  $300 
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$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$16,565$16,565$21,440$25,740$6,740$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,250$10,250$15,125$19,425$425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,540-9,538-14,073-18,079-3960

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162014
ModelSLES
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in111.0 in
Length181.8 in192.7 in
Width73.9 in71.7 in
Height51.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
8.5 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested105052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested105052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested105052%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 system0Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested195075%
Total Not Requested65025%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 system0Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested195085%
Total Not Requested35015%

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