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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: $50,525

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $51,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,651

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $49,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820102010
ModelSLSLSLSLISIS
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $39,440 $44,890
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $35,495 $40,399
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130 500 500
Tires, run-flat 220 220     1,040 1,040
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200    
Premium I Package     2,500      
Wood trim     0 0    
Luxury Package         3,055 3,055
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system         1,500 1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         4,015 4,015
Headlight washers         100 100
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051 400 400
Tires, run-flat 205 205     832 832
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474    
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046    
Premium I Package     2,325      
Wood trim     0 0    
Luxury Package         2,444 2,444
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system         1,200 1,200
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,325 3,325
Headlight washers         80 80
Options (change) 4,060 4,060 6,340 3,840 10,210 10,210
Options (change) 3,776 3,776 5,896 3,571 8,281 8,281
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $101,535 $140,735 $139,115 $194,515 $50,525 $55,975
Total Invoice $94,580 $131,127 $129,620 $181,142 $44,651 $49,555

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,295
Model Year200820082008200820102010
ModelSLSLSLSLISIS
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5T5M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8270, 12270, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$101,535$140,735$139,115$194,515$50,525$55,975
Adjustments for Features-4,975-6,675-6,275-6,6250-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,560$134,060$132,840$187,890$50,525$54,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,500$36,280$91,330$0$4,400
Total Invoice$94,580$131,127$129,620$181,142$44,651$49,555
Adjustments for Features-4,634-6,219-5,847-6,1700-930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,946$124,908$123,773$174,972$44,651$48,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,962$33,827$85,026$0$3,974

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200820082008200820102010
ModelSLSLSLSLISIS
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000  
6-speed manual    $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer $350 $350  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rearview camera    $200$200
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Second-row low console    $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   $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 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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,290$9,990$9,590$9,940$3,315$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,975$6,675$6,275$6,625$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,634-6,219-5,847-6,1700-930

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082010
ModelSLIS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase100.8 in107.5 in
Length178.5 in182.5 in
Width71.5 in70.9 in
Height51.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in25.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft310.8 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 IS 250C

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested185081%
Total Not Requested42519%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested185081%
Total Not Requested42519%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

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