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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: $64,865

Lexus GX 460 Premium   
Difference: $39,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,755

Lexus GX 460 Premium   
Difference: $39,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092011
ModelSLSLSLSLGX
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG460 Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700 $57,840
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $51,477
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140   1,140   500
Adaptive cruise control 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230  
Wood trim     0 0  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,930
Pre-Collision System Package         1,720
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060   1,060   430
Adaptive cruise control 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074  
Wood trim     0 0  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,494
Pre-Collision System Package         1,479
Options (change) 3,370 2,230 3,370 2,230 6,150
Options (change) 3,134 2,074 3,134 2,074 5,403
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $104,045 $144,805 $141,845 $200,405 $64,865
Total Invoice $96,914 $134,912 $132,159 $186,620 $57,755

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GX 460 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,251
Model Year20092009200920092011
ModelSLSLSLSLGX
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG460 Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12301hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10330, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19265/60-18
Total Price$104,045$144,805$141,845$200,405$64,865
Adjustments for Features-975-3,275-2,325-3,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,070$141,530$139,520$197,030$64,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,460$36,450$93,960$0
Total Invoice$96,914$134,912$132,159$186,620$57,755
Adjustments for Features-908-3,051-2,166-3,1430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,006$131,861$129,993$183,477$57,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,855$33,987$87,471$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20092009200920092011
ModelSLSLSLSLGX
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG460 Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
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$250
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Full-size spare tire    $225
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rear side airbags    $300
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Roof rails    $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential    $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards    $350
Skid plates    $150
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass    $0
Conversation mirror    $25
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300$300
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150 $150 
No leather in second row$-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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   $100
Power recliner, second row seats    $150
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-folding third row seats    $1000
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 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Disconnectable stabilizer bars    $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,005$17,305$16,355$17,405$14,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$3,275$2,325$3,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-908-3,051-2,166-3,1430

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20092011
ModelSLGX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in109.8 in
Length180.4 in189.2 in
Width71.5 in74.2 in
Height51.1 in74.2 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.5,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.1 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft34.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.234.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft364.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460 Premium

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Mark Levinson, 330W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%
Pre-Collision System Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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