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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: $63,345

Lexus GX 460 Premium   
Difference: $43,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,358

Lexus GX 460 Premium   
Difference: $41,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelSLSLGX
TrimSL550SL63 AMG460 Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $58,040
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $53,396
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180 500
Wood trim   0  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,930
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097 460
Wood trim   0  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,627
Options (change) 1,180 1,180 4,430
Options (change) 1,097 1,097 4,087
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $107,005 $145,095 $63,345
Total Invoice $99,667 $135,181 $58,358

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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: $41,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,887
Model Year201220122012
ModelSLSLGX
TrimSL550SL63 AMG460 Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8301hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10330, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19265/60-18
Total Price$107,005$145,095$63,345
Adjustments for Features-2,600-3,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,405$141,445$63,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,040$0
Total Invoice$99,667$135,181$58,358
Adjustments for Features-2,422-3,4010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,245$131,780$58,358
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,535$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GX

Model Year201220122012
ModelSLSLGX
TrimSL550SL63 AMG460 Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$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 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror  $25
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
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 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Disconnectable stabilizer bars  $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$15,880$16,930$13,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,600$3,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,422-3,4010

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20122012
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%

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