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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: $74,270

Lexus GS 450h   
Difference: $21,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,995

Lexus GS 450h   
Difference: $20,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172015
ModelSLSLSLSLGS
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850 $61,330
Base Invoice $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461 $57,037
Premium Package 5,050        
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 650 650 650 650  
Wood trim     0 0  
Navigation system         1,735
F Sport Package         4,480
Rear wheel steering         1,700
Adaptive cruise control         2,000
Obstacle detection, rear         500
Blind spot warning system         700
Lane departure prevention         500
Power trunk closer         400
Premium Package 4,697        
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 605 605 605 605  
Wood trim     0 0  
Navigation system         1,603
F Sport Package         4,124
Rear wheel steering         1,564
Adaptive cruise control         1,840
Obstacle detection, rear         430
Blind spot warning system         644
Lane departure prevention         460
Power trunk closer         368
Options (change) 7,950 2,900 2,900 650 12,015
Options (change) 7,395 2,698 2,698 605 11,033
Destination 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $95,825 $114,625 $155,175 $222,725 $74,270
Total Invoice $89,184 $106,667 $144,379 $207,291 $68,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 450h
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,813
Model Year20172017201720172015
ModelSLSLSLSLGS
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12286hp V6 H
TransmissionT9T9T7T7CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19235/40-19
Total Price$95,825$114,625$155,175$222,725$74,270
Adjustments for Features-7,925-7,925-13,400-15,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,900$106,700$141,775$207,125$74,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,800$53,875$119,225$0
Total Invoice$89,184$106,667$144,379$207,291$68,995
Adjustments for Features-7,376-7,375-12,468-14,5190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,808$99,292$131,911$192,772$68,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,484$50,103$110,964$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20172017201720172015
ModelSLSLSLSLGS
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power door closers   $300 
Power rear side windows    $200
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 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Driver attention monitor    $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Rear side airbags    $300
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through    $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
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500$500 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
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
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
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 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port    $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer  $100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Door sill trim plates    $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel    $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000$1000 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000 
Rear wheel steering    $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$17,040$17,040$22,515$24,715$9,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,925$7,925$13,400$15,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,376-7,375-12,468-14,5190

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20172015
ModelSLGS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.7 in112.2 in
Length182.3 in190.7 in
Width73.9 in72.4 in
Height51.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,827 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure prevention system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Active steering1000No
235/40YR19 tires200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested160048%
Total Not Requested175052%

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