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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: $47,499

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $41,026

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,697

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $39,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelSLSLSLSLES
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850 $36,725
Base Invoice $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461 $33,299
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 650 650 650 650  
Wood trim     0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear         500
Adaptive cruise control         1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         4,065
Ultra Luxury Package         3,535
Rear spoiler         299
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 605 605 605 605  
Wood trim     0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear         430
Adaptive cruise control         1,290
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,564
Ultra Luxury Package         3,040
Rear spoiler         199
Options (change) 650 650 650 650 9,899
Options (change) 605 605 605 605 8,523
Destination 925 925 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $88,525 $112,375 $152,925 $222,725 $47,499
Total Invoice $82,394 $104,574 $142,286 $207,291 $42,697

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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: $32,001
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,297
Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelSLSLSLSLES
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12268hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$88,525$112,375$152,925$222,725$47,499
Adjustments for Features-9,025-12,075-17,550-21,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,500$100,300$135,375$201,075$47,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,800$55,875$121,575$0
Total Invoice$82,394$104,574$142,286$207,291$42,697
Adjustments for Features-8,400-11,237-16,329-20,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,994$93,337$125,957$187,141$42,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,343$51,963$113,147$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelSLSLSLSLES
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65350
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 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$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$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
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 
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 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Lane departure warning   $200 
Lane keeping assist   $400 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags    $300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
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 
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
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
Door sill trim plates    $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats $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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
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$16,465$19,515$24,990$29,090$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,025$12,075$17,550$21,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,400-11,237-16,329-20,1500

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172011
ModelSLES
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.7 in109.3 in
Length182.3 in191.1 in
Width73.9 in71.1 in
Height51.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,827 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

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
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%

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