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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,716

Lexus GX 470   
Difference: $45,269

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,671

Lexus GX 470   
Difference: $45,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelSLSLSLSLGX
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG470
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $47,315
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $41,164
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510  
Wood trim     0 0  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,250
Satellite radio         486
Telematics service, such as OnStar         900
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474  
Wood trim     0 0  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         2,633
Satellite radio         389
Telematics service, such as OnStar         720
Options (change) 510 510 510 510 4,636
Options (change) 474 474 474 474 3,742
Destination 875 875 875 875 765
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $97,985 $137,185 $133,285 $191,185 $52,716
Total Invoice $91,278 $127,825 $124,198 $178,045 $45,671

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GX 470
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,699
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,487
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelSLSLSLSLGX
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG470
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12263hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T5T5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8240, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19265/65-17
Total Price$97,985$137,185$133,285$191,185$52,716
Adjustments for Features-6,570-8,270-7,420-8,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,415$128,915$125,865$182,815$52,716
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,500$34,450$91,400$0
Total Invoice$91,278$127,825$124,198$178,045$45,671
Adjustments for Features-6,120-7,706-6,914-7,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,158$120,119$117,284$170,250$45,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,961$32,126$85,092$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelSLSLSLSLGX
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG470
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic    $900
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD w/low range    $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer $350 $350 
Proximity key $250 $250 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
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 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags    $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Roof rack    $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential    $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows    $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Running boards    $350
Skid plates    $150
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front    $40
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player    $0
Rear seat audio controls    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Barometer    $25
Compass    $0
Cornering lights $50 $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-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$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   $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$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$16,240$17,940$17,090$18,040$9,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,570$8,270$7,420$8,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,120-7,706-6,914-7,7950

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20082008
ModelSLGX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in109.8 in
Length178.5 in188.2 in
Width71.5 in74.0 in
Height51.0 in74.6 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,872 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.349.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft377.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GX 470

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

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