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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: $38,865

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $62,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,717

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $61,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920062006
ModelSLSLSLSLISIS
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG250350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $26,389 $31,186
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140   1,140   500 500
Wood trim     0 0    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,990 3,990
Sport Package         3,695 3,695
Headlight washers         100 100
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060   1,060   400 400
Wood trim     0 0    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,302 3,302
Sport Package         2,956 2,956
Headlight washers         80 80
Options (change) 1,140 0 1,140 0 8,285 8,285
Options (change) 1,060 0 1,060 0 6,738 6,738
Destination 875 875 875 875 590 590
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $101,815 $142,575 $139,615 $198,175 $38,865 $44,315
Total Invoice $94,840 $132,838 $130,085 $184,546 $33,717 $38,514

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,722
Model Year200920092009200920062006
ModelSLSLSLSLISIS
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG250350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T7T5M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$101,815$142,575$139,615$198,175$38,865$44,315
Adjustments for Features-12,240-13,890-12,940-13,9900-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,575$128,685$126,675$184,185$38,865$43,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,110$37,100$94,610$0$4,400
Total Invoice$94,840$132,838$130,085$184,546$33,717$38,514
Adjustments for Features-11,401-12,941-12,057-13,0280-913
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,439$119,897$118,028$171,518$33,717$37,601
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,458$34,589$88,079$0$3,884

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200920092009200920062006
ModelSLSLSLSLISIS
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG250350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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
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  
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Rearview camera    $200$200
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $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  
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Neck-level heating, front seats $150 $150  
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 steering wheel  $150$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
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$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$15,380$17,030$16,080$17,130$3,140$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,240$13,890$12,940$13,990$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,401-12,941-12,057-13,0280-913

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus IS features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092006
ModelSLIS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in107.5 in
Length180.4 in180.1 in
Width71.5 in70.9 in
Height51.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,456 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		7.2 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		10.2 ft313.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus IS specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested205079%
Total Not Requested55021%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested205079%
Total Not Requested55021%

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