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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: $53,109

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,671

Lexus GX 470   
Difference: $52,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelSLSLGX
TrimSL550SL63 AMG470
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $47,315
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $41,164
Wood trim   0  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,250
Satellite radio     486
Telematics service, such as OnStar     900
Wood trim   0  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,633
Satellite radio     389
Telematics service, such as OnStar     720
Options (change) 0 0 4,636
Options (change) 0 0 3,742
Destination 875 875 765
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $105,825 $143,915 $52,716
Total Invoice $98,570 $134,084 $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: $44,724
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,089
Model Year201220122008
ModelSLSLGX
TrimSL550SL63 AMG470
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8263hp V8
TransmissionT7T7A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10240, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19265/65-17
Total Price$105,825$143,915$52,716
Adjustments for Features-8,385-9,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,440$134,480$52,716
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,040$0
Total Invoice$98,570$134,084$45,671
Adjustments for Features-7,810-8,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,760$125,294$45,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,534$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GX

Model Year201220122008
ModelSLSLGX
TrimSL550SL63 AMG470
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
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
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Barometer  $25
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$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
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$17,680$18,730$9,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,385$9,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,810-8,7900

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20122008
ModelSLGX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in109.8 in
Length180.4 in188.2 in
Width71.5 in74.0 in
Height51.1 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
7.2 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.249.7 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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

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