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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: $54,966 Lexus GS 350 | |||||||
| Difference: $38,609 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $47,804 Lexus GS 350 | |||||||
| Difference: $39,287 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | 350 | 460 | 450h |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $86,950 | $110,800 | $151,350 | $219,850 | $44,550 | $53,020 | $55,800 |
| Base Invoice | $80,864 | $103,044 | $140,756 | $204,461 | $39,203 | $46,127 | $49,104 |
| Premium Package | 5,050 | ||||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 330 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,850 | 1,850 | 1,500 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,850 | 2,850 | 2,850 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | |||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | 525 | 100 | |||||
| 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 | ||||
| Premium Package | 4,697 | ||||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | 264 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,555 | 1,555 | 1,275 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,280 | 2,280 | 2,280 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 400 | 400 | |||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | 420 | 80 | |||||
| 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) | 5,700 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 9,651 | 7,406 | 6,256 |
| Options (change) | 5,302 | 605 | 605 | 605 | 7,836 | 6,040 | 5,120 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 765 | 765 | 765 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 | -1,300 |
| Total Price | $93,575 | $112,375 | $152,925 | $222,725 | $54,966 | $61,191 | $61,521 |
| Total Invoice | $87,091 | $104,574 | $142,286 | $207,291 | $47,804 | $52,932 | $53,689 |
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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: $26,434 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,956 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | 350 | 460 | 450h |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 362hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 | 303hp V6 | 342hp V8 | 292hp V6 H |
| Transmission | T9 | T9 | T7 | T7 | T6 | T8 | CVT-6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 900, 12 | 134, 10 | 134, 10 | 134, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $93,575 | $112,375 | $152,925 | $222,725 | $54,966 | $61,191 | $61,521 |
| Adjustments for Features | -12,175 | -12,175 | -17,650 | -21,750 | 0 | -1,200 | -1,075 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $81,400 | $100,200 | $135,275 | $200,975 | $54,966 | $59,991 | $60,446 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $18,800 | $53,875 | $119,575 | $0 | $5,025 | $5,480 |
| Total Invoice | $87,091 | $104,574 | $142,286 | $207,291 | $47,804 | $52,932 | $53,689 |
| Adjustments for Features | -11,331 | -11,330 | -16,422 | -20,243 | 0 | -1,038 | -938 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $75,760 | $93,244 | $125,864 | $187,048 | $47,804 | $51,894 | $52,751 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $17,484 | $50,104 | $111,288 | $0 | $4,090 | $4,947 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GS
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | 350 | 460 | 450h |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | |||||
| 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 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $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 | $350 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||||||
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | ||||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | ||||||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | ||||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | ||||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | ||||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Cassette player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $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 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Active curve tilting | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Active steering | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $18,365 | $18,365 | $23,840 | $27,940 | $6,190 | $7,390 | $7,265 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $12,175 | $12,175 | $17,650 | $21,750 | $0 | $1,200 | $1,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -11,331 | -11,330 | -16,422 | -20,243 | 0 | -1,038 | -938 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GS
| Model Year | 2017 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | GS |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.7 in | 112.2 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 190.0 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 51.2 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,827 lb. | 3,796 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 18.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 43.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 36.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 1900 | 62% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 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 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
| Rain-sensing wipers | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
| Tires, run-flat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tires, run-flat | 150 | Yes |
| 245/40VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 73% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 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 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
| Rain-sensing wipers | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 33% |
| Tires, run-flat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tires, run-flat | 150 | Yes |
| 245/40VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 73% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Tires, run-flat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tires, run-flat | 150 | Yes |
| 245/40VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 73% |
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