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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus HS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,425

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $55,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,144

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $53,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082010
ModelSLSLSLSLHS
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG250h Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $37,420
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $34,051
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130 500
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510  
Premium I Package     2,500    
Wood trim     0 0  
Navigation Package         2,125
LED headlights         1,805
Wide-view front camera         700
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051 400
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474  
Premium I Package     2,325    
Wood trim     0 0  
Navigation Package         1,814
LED headlights         1,444
Wide-view front camera         560
Options (change) 1,640 1,640 4,140 1,640 5,130
Options (change) 1,525 1,525 3,850 1,525 4,218
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $99,115 $138,315 $136,915 $192,315 $43,425
Total Invoice $92,329 $128,876 $127,574 $179,096 $39,144

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus HS 250h Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,056
Model Year20082008200820082010
ModelSLSLSLSLHS
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG250h Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12147hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T5T5T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/45-18
Total Price$99,115$138,315$136,915$192,315$43,425
Adjustments for Features-9,800-11,500-11,250-11,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,315$126,815$125,665$180,715$43,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,500$36,350$91,400$0
Total Invoice$92,329$128,876$127,574$179,096$39,144
Adjustments for Features-9,129-10,715-10,482-10,8030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,200$118,161$117,092$168,293$39,144
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,961$33,892$85,093$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20082008200820082010
ModelSLSLSLSLHS
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG250h Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer $350 $350 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Rearview camera    $200
Side curtain airbags    $350
Wide-view front camera    $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration    $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass    $0
Cornering lights $50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights    $1000
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
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 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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood    $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$16,165$17,865$17,615$17,965$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,800$11,500$11,250$11,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,129-10,715-10,482-10,8030

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20082010
ModelSLHS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in106.3 in
Length178.5 in184.8 in
Width71.5 in70.3 in
Height51.0 in59.3 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft312.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft312.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested504%
Total Not Requested135096%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wide-view front camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Wide-view front camera150No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

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