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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: $49,985

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $62,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,739

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $59,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201020102010
ModelSLSLSLGSGSGS
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG350460450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $45,600 $54,070 $57,450
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $41,040 $48,121 $51,704
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 1,500 1,500 1,500
Wood trim   0 0      
Navigation system       165 165 1,665
Rain-sensing wipers       525 100  
Adaptive dampers - electrical       620    
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 1,200 1,200 1,200
Wood trim   0 0      
Navigation system       148 148 1,423
Rain-sensing wipers       420 80  
Adaptive dampers - electrical       496    
Cooled or ventilated front seats       160 160  
Options (change) 7,320 6,620 2,300 3,510 2,465 3,165
Options (change) 6,807 6,157 2,139 2,824 1,988 2,623
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $112,095 $149,145 $204,525 $49,985 $57,410 $60,190
Total Invoice $104,400 $138,948 $190,452 $44,739 $50,984 $53,902

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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: $51,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,519
Model Year201120112011201020102010
ModelSLSLSLGSGSGS
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG350460450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T5T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$112,095$149,145$204,525$49,985$57,410$60,190
Adjustments for Features-10,890-11,940-11,9400-1,200-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,205$137,205$192,585$49,985$56,210$59,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,000$91,380$0$6,225$9,130
Total Invoice$104,400$138,948$190,452$44,739$50,984$53,902
Adjustments for Features-10,142-11,124-11,1180-1,066-963
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,258$127,824$179,334$44,739$49,918$52,939
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,566$85,076$0$5,179$8,200

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GS

Model Year201120112011201020102010
ModelSLSLSLGSGSGS
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG350460450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $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
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down   $50$50$50
Power trunk closer$350$350$350   
Sunshade, rear, power     $225
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$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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$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$100
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0   
Glass roof panel(s)  $300   
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50   
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Media drive$15$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port   $25$25$25
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   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150  
Massage, driver seat $100$100   
Massage, passenger seat $100$100   
Metal pedals$75$75$75   
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150   
No leather in second row$-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   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650   
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$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$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$15,680$16,730$16,730$4,790$5,990$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,890$11,940$11,940$0$1,200$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,142-11,124-11,1180-1,066-963

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20112010
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.3,796 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 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
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 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
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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