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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: $50,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,482

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $48,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172006
ModelSLSLSLSLES
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65330
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850 $32,300
Base Invoice $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461 $28,640
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 650 650 650 650 330
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 605 605 605 605 264
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) 650 650 650 650 5,080
Options (change) 605 605 605 605 4,147
Destination 925 925 925 925 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $88,525 $112,375 $152,925 $222,725 $38,075
Total Invoice $82,394 $104,574 $142,286 $207,291 $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: $37,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,556
Model Year20172017201720172006
ModelSLSLSLSLES
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65330
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12218hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T7A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 1286, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19215/60-16
Total Price$88,525$112,375$152,925$222,725$38,075
Adjustments for Features-13,275-16,325-21,150-25,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,250$96,050$131,775$197,475$38,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,800$56,525$122,225$0
Total Invoice$82,394$104,574$142,286$207,291$33,482
Adjustments for Features-12,356-15,192-19,679-23,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,038$89,382$122,607$183,791$33,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,344$52,569$113,753$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172017201720172006
ModelSLSLSLSLES
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65330
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
5-speed automatic    $900
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Power door closers   $300 
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Collision preparation system, rear   $100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Lane keeping assist   $400 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
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
Rear seat pass-through    $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
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500$500 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player    $50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150 
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
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$17,915$20,965$25,790$29,890$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,275$16,325$21,150$25,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,356-15,192-19,679-23,5000

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172006
ModelSLES
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.7 in107.1 in
Length182.3 in191.1 in
Width73.9 in71.3 in
Height51.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,827 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-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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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