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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,184

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $77,131

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,316

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $74,560

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelSLIS
TrimSL600F
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $133,200 $56,610
Base Invoice $123,876 $50,382
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 500
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Navigation system   2,570
Headlight washers   100
Satellite radio   579
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 400
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Navigation system   2,166
Headlight washers   80
Satellite radio   463
Options (change) 1,640 3,749
Options (change) 1,525 3,109
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $138,315 $61,184
Total Invoice $128,876 $54,316

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,331
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,565
Model Year20082009
ModelSLIS
TrimSL600F
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine510hp V12416hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/18 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$138,315$61,184
Adjustments for Features-11,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$126,515$61,184
Total Invoice$128,876$54,316
Adjustments for Features-10,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$117,881$54,316

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082009
ModelSLIS
TrimSL600F
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$16,815$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,9950

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082009
ModelSLIS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in107.5 in
Length178.5 in180.1 in
Width71.5 in70.9 in
Height51.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,455 lb.3,780 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

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