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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: $53,246

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $56,059

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,428

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $55,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelSLSLGSGSGS
TrimSL550SL63 AMG350460450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $44,550 $53,020 $55,800
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $39,203 $46,127 $49,104
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180 500 500  
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300 2,850 2,850 2,850
Wood trim   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
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097 400 400  
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139 2,280 2,280 2,280
Wood trim   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
Options (change) 3,480 3,480 7,931 6,886 5,736
Options (change) 3,236 3,236 6,460 5,624 4,704
Destination 875 875 765 765 765
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $109,305 $147,395 $53,246 $60,671 $61,001
Total Invoice $101,806 $137,320 $46,428 $52,516 $53,273

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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: $45,144
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,212
Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelSLSLGSGSGS
TrimSL550SL63 AMG350460450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$109,305$147,395$53,246$60,671$61,001
Adjustments for Features-10,915-11,9650-1,200-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,390$135,430$53,246$59,471$59,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,040$0$6,225$6,680
Total Invoice$101,806$137,320$46,428$52,516$53,273
Adjustments for Features-10,166-11,1470-1,039-939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,640$126,173$46,428$51,477$52,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,533$0$5,049$5,906

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelSLSLGSGSGS
TrimSL550SL63 AMG350460450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$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   
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Wind blocker, small$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$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   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Residual heat$50$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Cassette player  $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150  
Massage, driver seat $100   
Massage, passenger seat $100   
Metal pedals$75$75   
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150   
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede headliner $650   
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$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   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$15,680$16,730$4,765$5,965$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,915$11,965$0$1,200$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,166-11,1470-1,039-939

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122008
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
Lexus GS 350

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 460

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%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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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