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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $54,766 Lexus GS 350 | |||||||
| Difference: $47,289 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $47,644 Lexus GS 350 | |||||||
| Difference: $47,420 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | 350 | 460 | 450h |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $95,300 | $133,200 | $129,300 | $187,200 | $44,550 | $53,020 | $55,800 |
| Base Invoice | $88,629 | $123,876 | $120,249 | $174,096 | $39,203 | $46,127 | $49,104 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 500 | 500 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,850 | 2,850 | 2,850 |
| Tires, run-flat | 220 | 220 | 1,190 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | 510 | 510 | 510 | |||
| Power trunk closer | 520 | 520 | |||||
| Premium I Package | 2,500 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,850 | 1,850 | 1,500 | ||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | 525 | 100 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 620 | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 200 | 200 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 486 | 486 | 486 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 900 | 900 | 900 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 330 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 400 | 400 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,280 | 2,280 | 2,280 |
| Tires, run-flat | 205 | 205 | 952 | 256 | 256 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | 474 | 474 | 474 | |||
| Power trunk closer | 484 | 484 | |||||
| Premium I Package | 2,325 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,555 | 1,555 | 1,275 | ||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | 420 | 80 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 496 | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 160 | 160 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 389 | 389 | 389 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 760 | 760 | 760 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 264 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 4,580 | 4,060 | 6,860 | 3,840 | 9,451 | 7,206 | 6,056 |
| Options (change) | 4,260 | 3,776 | 6,380 | 3,571 | 7,676 | 5,880 | 4,960 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 765 | 765 | 765 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 0 | 0 | -1,300 |
| Total Price | $102,055 | $140,735 | $139,635 | $194,515 | $54,766 | $60,991 | $61,321 |
| Total Invoice | $95,064 | $131,127 | $130,104 | $181,142 | $47,644 | $52,772 | $53,529 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 350 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,689 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,478 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | 350 | 460 | 450h |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 510hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 303hp V6 | 342hp V8 | 292hp V6 H |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T5 | T5 | T6 | T8 | CVT-6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 134, 10 | 134, 10 | 134, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $102,055 | $140,735 | $139,635 | $194,515 | $54,766 | $60,991 | $61,321 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,600 | -10,950 | -10,900 | -10,900 | 0 | -1,200 | -1,075 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $92,455 | $129,785 | $128,735 | $183,615 | $54,766 | $59,791 | $60,246 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $37,330 | $36,280 | $91,160 | $0 | $5,025 | $5,480 |
| Total Invoice | $95,064 | $131,127 | $130,104 | $181,142 | $47,644 | $52,772 | $53,529 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,942 | -10,202 | -10,156 | -10,151 | 0 | -1,038 | -938 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $86,122 | $120,925 | $119,948 | $170,991 | $47,644 | $51,734 | $52,591 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $34,803 | $33,826 | $84,869 | $0 | $4,090 | $4,947 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | 350 | 460 | 450h |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||||||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Cassette player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |||
| 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 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | ||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Active steering | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $15,590 | $16,940 | $16,890 | $16,890 | $5,990 | $7,190 | $7,065 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $9,600 | $10,950 | $10,900 | $10,900 | $0 | $1,200 | $1,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -8,942 | -10,202 | -10,156 | -10,151 | 0 | -1,038 | -938 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | GS |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 112.2 in |
| Length | 178.5 in | 190.0 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 3,796 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 54.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 43.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 36.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.3 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Rain-sensing wipers | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 50% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 31% |
| Tires, run-flat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tires, run-flat | 150 | Yes |
| 245/40VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 73% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Rain-sensing wipers | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 31% |
| Tires, run-flat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tires, run-flat | 150 | Yes |
| 245/40VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 73% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 31% |
| Tires, run-flat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tires, run-flat | 150 | Yes |
| 245/40VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 73% |
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