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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $85,340

Lexus GS F   
Difference: $60,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,319

Lexus GS F   
Difference: $56,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelSLGS
TrimSL600F
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $139,100 $83,940
Base Invoice $129,363 $78,064
Adaptive cruise control 2,230  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 425
Adaptive cruise control 2,074  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 280
Options (change) 2,930 425
Options (change) 2,725 280
Destination 875 975
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $145,505 $85,340
Total Invoice $135,563 $79,319

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,996
Model Year20092017
ModelSLGS
TrimSL600F
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine510hp V12467hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/18 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$145,505$85,340
Adjustments for Features-7,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$137,725$85,340
Total Invoice$135,563$79,319
Adjustments for Features-7,2480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$128,315$79,319

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20092017
ModelSLGS
TrimSL600F
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede $1000
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$17,980$10,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,2480

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20092017
ModelSLGS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in112.2 in
Length180.4 in192.1 in
Width71.5 in72.4 in
Height51.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,455 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft316.2 ft3

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