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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: $55,326

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $55,839

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,577

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $54,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014200920092009
ModelSLSLSLGSGSGS
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG350460450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $106,700 $147,300 $214,500 $44,850 $53,320 $56,400
Base Invoice $99,231 $136,989 $199,485 $39,916 $46,921 $50,196
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 590 330    
Wood trim   0 0      
Navigation system       1,850 1,850 1,500
Rain-sensing wipers       525 100  
Adaptive cruise control       2,850 2,850 2,850
Obstacle detection, rear       500 500  
Telematics service, such as OnStar       900 900 900
Cooled or ventilated front seats       200 200  
Rear spoiler       200 200 200
Satellite radio       486 486 486
Adaptive dampers - electrical       620    
Tires, run-flat       1,190 320 320
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 549 264    
Wood trim   0 0      
Navigation system       1,555 1,555 1,275
Rain-sensing wipers       420 80  
Adaptive cruise control       2,280 2,280 2,280
Obstacle detection, rear       400 400  
Telematics service, such as OnStar       760 760 760
Cooled or ventilated front seats       160 160  
Rear spoiler       160 160 160
Satellite radio       389 389 389
Adaptive dampers - electrical       496    
Tires, run-flat       952 256 256
Options (change) 3,540 3,540 590 9,651 7,406 6,256
Options (change) 3,293 3,293 549 7,836 6,040 5,120
Destination 925 925 925 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $111,165 $151,765 $217,315 $55,326 $61,551 $62,181
Total Invoice $103,449 $141,207 $202,259 $48,577 $53,786 $54,841

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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: $43,774
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,644
Model Year201420142014200920092009
ModelSLSLSLGSGSGS
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG350460450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14900, 12134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$111,165$151,765$217,315$55,326$61,551$62,181
Adjustments for Features-12,065-16,740-21,3400-1,200-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,100$135,025$195,975$55,326$60,351$61,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,925$96,875$0$5,025$5,780
Total Invoice$103,449$141,207$202,259$48,577$53,786$54,841
Adjustments for Features-11,228-15,575-19,8620-1,049-948
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,221$125,632$182,397$48,577$52,737$53,893
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,411$90,176$0$4,160$5,316

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GS

Model Year201420142014200920092009
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$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$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100   
Power door closers  $300   
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down   $50$50$50
Power trunk closer$350$350$350   
Remote app$25$25$25   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500   
Sunshade, rear, power     $225
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300   
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, low-speed$200$200$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200   
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150   
Lane departure warning$200$200$200   
Night vision  $1750   
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Tires, run-flat$150  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100   
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0   
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   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000   
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300   
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Cassette player   $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Media drive$15$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Chronometer $100$100   
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300   
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200   
Leather headliner  $1000   
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede headliner $650    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500$500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$17,105$21,780$26,380$5,040$6,240$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,065$16,740$21,340$0$1,200$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,228-15,575-19,8620-1,049-948

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20142009
ModelSLGS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in112.2 in
Length181.8 in190.0 in
Width73.9 in71.7 in
Height51.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
8.5 ft312.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
245/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
245/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%

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 system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
245/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%

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