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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $51,235 Lexus IS 250C | ||||||
| Difference: $53,510 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $45,946 Lexus IS 250C | ||||||
| Difference: $51,619 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | IS | IS |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | 250C | 350C |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $98,500 | $139,100 | $135,000 | $194,700 | $41,190 | $46,640 |
| Base Invoice | $91,605 | $129,363 | $125,550 | $181,071 | $37,072 | $41,976 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,140 | 1,140 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,230 | 2,230 | 2,230 | 2,230 | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 4,015 | 4,015 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 3,055 | 3,055 | ||||
| Headlight washers | 100 | 100 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,060 | 1,060 | 430 | 430 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,074 | 2,074 | 2,074 | 2,074 | 1,290 | 1,290 |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 651 | 651 | 651 | 651 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,565 | 3,565 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 2,628 | 2,628 | ||||
| Headlight washers | 86 | 86 | ||||
| Options (change) | 4,070 | 2,930 | 4,070 | 2,930 | 9,170 | 9,170 |
| Options (change) | 3,785 | 2,725 | 3,785 | 2,725 | 7,999 | 7,999 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $104,745 | $145,505 | $142,545 | $201,105 | $51,235 | $56,685 |
| Total Invoice | $97,565 | $135,563 | $132,810 | $187,271 | $45,946 | $50,850 |
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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: $48,295 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,761 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | IS | IS |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | 250C | 350C |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T7 | T5 | M6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 270, 12 | 270, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $104,745 | $145,505 | $142,545 | $201,105 | $51,235 | $56,685 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,215 | -7,515 | -6,565 | -7,615 | 0 | -1,050 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $99,530 | $137,990 | $135,980 | $193,490 | $51,235 | $55,635 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $38,460 | $36,450 | $93,960 | $0 | $4,400 |
| Total Invoice | $97,565 | $135,563 | $132,810 | $187,271 | $45,946 | $50,850 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,858 | -7,002 | -6,117 | -7,091 | 0 | -942 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $92,707 | $128,561 | $126,693 | $180,180 | $45,946 | $49,908 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $35,854 | $33,986 | $87,473 | $0 | $3,962 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus IS
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | IS | IS |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | 250C | 350C |
| Body | 2dr 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 | $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 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Forward collision warning | $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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| 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 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 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 | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $7,855 | $10,155 | $9,205 | $10,255 | $2,640 | $3,690 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,215 | $7,515 | $6,565 | $7,615 | $0 | $1,050 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,858 | -7,002 | -6,117 | -7,091 | 0 | -942 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus IS
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 |
| Model | SL | IS |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 107.5 in |
| Length | 180.4 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 51.1 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 3,841 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 17.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 54.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 44.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 44.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 25.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.2 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 38% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 38% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 4% |
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