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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: $50,170

Lexus GS 300   
Difference: $61,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,821

Lexus GS 300   
Difference: $60,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelSLSLSLGSGS
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG300430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $43,150 $51,375
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $37,971 $44,694
Premium 1 Package 3,850 3,150      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170 1,170   500 500
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,850 2,850
Wood trim   0 0    
Navigation system       2,250 2,250
Rain-sensing wipers       525 225
Cooled or ventilated front seats       200 200
Premium 1 Package 3,580 2,930      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088 1,088   400 400
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139 2,139 2,280 2,280
Wood trim   0 0    
Navigation system       1,895 1,895
Rain-sensing wipers       420 180
Cooled or ventilated front seats       160 160
Options (change) 7,320 6,620 2,300 6,325 6,025
Options (change) 6,807 6,157 2,139 5,155 4,915
Destination 875 875 875 695 695
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $112,095 $149,145 $204,525 $50,170 $58,095
Total Invoice $104,400 $138,948 $190,452 $43,821 $50,304

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,178
Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelSLSLSLGSGS
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG300430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12245hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$112,095$149,145$204,525$50,170$58,095
Adjustments for Features-13,315-13,715-13,7150-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,780$135,430$190,810$50,170$56,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,650$92,030$0$6,425
Total Invoice$104,400$138,948$190,452$43,821$50,304
Adjustments for Features-12,401-12,777-12,7710-1,299
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,999$126,171$177,681$43,821$49,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,172$85,682$0$5,184

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelSLSLSLGSGS
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG300430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down   $50$50
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Cassette player   $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Massage, driver seat $100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150  
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  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$16,305$16,705$16,705$2,990$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,315$13,715$13,715$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,401-12,777-12,7710-1,299

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20112006
ModelSLGS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in112.2 in
Length180.4 in190.0 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height51.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft312.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55038%
Total Not Requested90062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 430

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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