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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: $48,689

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $47,136

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,448

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $43,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelSLSLSLSLESES
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65350300h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850 $38,900 $41,820
Base Invoice $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461 $36,438 $39,171
Premium Package 5,050          
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 650 650 650 650    
Wood trim     0 0    
Blind spot warning system         500 500
Obstacle detection, rear         500 500
Ultra Luxury Package         3,500 3,000
Alloy wheels, optional design         40  
Power trunk closer         400 400
Heated steering wheel         450 450
LED headlights         515 515
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package         2,590 2,590
Rear spoiler         319  
Premium Package 4,697          
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 605 605 605 605    
Wood trim     0 0    
Blind spot warning system         460 460
Obstacle detection, rear         460 460
Ultra Luxury Package         3,221 2,761
Alloy wheels, optional design         37  
Power trunk closer         368 368
Heated steering wheel         415 415
LED headlights         473 473
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package         2,392 2,392
Rear spoiler         209  
Options (change) 7,950 2,900 2,900 650 8,814 7,955
Options (change) 7,395 2,698 2,698 605 8,035 7,329
Destination 925 925 925 925 975 975
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $95,825 $114,625 $155,175 $222,725 $48,689 $50,750
Total Invoice $89,184 $106,667 $144,379 $207,291 $45,448 $47,475

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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: $35,336
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,754
Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelSLSLSLSLESES
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65350300h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$95,825$114,625$155,175$222,725$48,689$50,750
Adjustments for Features-11,975-11,975-17,450-19,650-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,850$102,650$137,725$203,075$48,514$50,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,800$53,875$119,225$0$2,236
Total Invoice$89,184$106,667$144,379$207,291$45,448$47,475
Adjustments for Features-11,145-11,144-16,236-18,288-1630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,039$95,523$128,143$189,003$45,285$47,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,484$50,104$110,964$0$2,190

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelSLSLSLSLESES
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65350300h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $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
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  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400  
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
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 
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
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500$500  
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 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
USB port    $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
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  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
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  
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
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$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$17,340$17,340$22,815$25,015$5,540$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,975$11,975$17,450$19,650$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,145-11,144-16,236-18,288-1630

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172017
ModelSLES
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.7 in111.0 in
Length182.3 in192.7 in
Width73.9 in71.7 in
Height51.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,827 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 SL450

Premium 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
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 length 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 system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length 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%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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