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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: $58,130 Lexus GS 350 | ||||
| Difference: $51,175 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $54,006 Lexus GS 350 | ||||
| Difference: $47,800 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | SL | SL | GS | GS |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | 350 | 450h |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $103,650 | $140,440 | $47,250 | $59,450 |
| Base Invoice | $96,395 | $130,609 | $43,945 | $55,291 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,180 | 1,180 | 500 | 500 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Luxury Package | 5,750 | |||
| RWD | 0 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,735 | 1,735 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,097 | 1,097 | 430 | 430 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,139 | 2,139 | 1,840 | 1,840 |
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Luxury Package | 5,293 | |||
| RWD | 0 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,603 | 1,603 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,480 | 3,480 | 9,985 | 4,235 |
| Options (change) | 3,236 | 3,236 | 9,166 | 3,873 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 895 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $109,305 | $147,395 | $58,130 | $64,580 |
| Total Invoice | $101,806 | $137,320 | $54,006 | $60,059 |
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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: $42,595 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,807 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | SL | SL | GS | GS |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | 350 | 450h |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 306hp V6 | 286hp V6 H |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T6 | CVT-6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 299, 12 | 299, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 235/45-18 | 225/50-17 |
| Total Price | $109,305 | $147,395 | $58,130 | $64,580 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,540 | -10,590 | -960 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $99,765 | $136,805 | $57,170 | $64,580 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $37,040 | $0 | $7,410 |
| Total Invoice | $101,806 | $137,320 | $54,006 | $60,059 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,885 | -9,866 | -892 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $92,921 | $127,454 | $53,114 | $60,059 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $34,533 | $0 | $6,945 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | SL | SL | GS | GS |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | 350 | 450h |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Driver attention monitor | $500 | $500 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood trim, alternative type | $300 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $16,530 | $17,580 | $7,950 | $6,990 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $9,540 | $10,590 | $960 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -8,885 | -9,866 | -892 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 |
| Model | SL | GS |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 112.2 in |
| Length | 180.4 in | 190.7 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 72.4 in |
| Height | 51.1 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 3,796 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 42.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 36.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.2 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350
| 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 |
| Driver attention monitor | 500 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 67% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| 235/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Wood trim, alternative type | 300 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1425 | 43% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h
| 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 |
| Driver attention monitor | 500 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 67% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
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