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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: $52,550

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $55,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,855

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $51,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920132013
ModelSLSLSLSLISIS
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG250C350C
Body2dr 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 $42,610 $46,890
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $39,627 $43,609
Premium I Package 3,750          
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140   1,140   500 500
Adaptive cruise control 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230 1,500 1,500
Wood trim     0 0    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,520 3,520
Xenon HID headlights         875 875
F Sport Package         2,550 2,550
Headlight washers         100 100
Premium I Package 3,488          
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060   1,060   460 460
Adaptive cruise control 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074 1,380 1,380
Wood trim     0 0    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,245 3,245
Xenon HID headlights         807 807
F Sport Package         2,349 2,349
Headlight washers         92 92
Options (change) 7,120 2,230 3,370 2,230 9,045 9,045
Options (change) 6,622 2,074 3,134 2,074 8,333 8,333
Destination 875 875 875 875 895 895
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $107,795 $144,805 $141,845 $200,405 $52,550 $56,830
Total Invoice $100,402 $134,912 $132,159 $186,620 $48,855 $52,837

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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: $49,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,014
Model Year200920092009200920132013
ModelSLSLSLSLISIS
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T7T5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10270, 12270, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$107,795$144,805$141,845$200,405$52,550$56,830
Adjustments for Features-5,940-6,890-5,940-6,99000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,855$137,915$135,905$193,415$52,550$56,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,060$34,050$91,560$0$4,280
Total Invoice$100,402$134,912$132,159$186,620$48,855$52,837
Adjustments for Features-5,533-6,419-5,534-6,50900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,869$128,493$126,625$180,111$48,855$52,837
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,624$31,756$85,242$0$3,982

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200920092009200920132013
ModelSLSLSLSLISIS
TrimSL550SL600SL63 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 $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$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
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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
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  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$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, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 $150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$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 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$100
Total Value of Features$9,905$10,855$9,905$10,955$3,965$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,940$6,890$5,940$6,990$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,533-6,419-5,534-6,50900

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092013
ModelSLIS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase100.8 in107.5 in
Length180.4 in182.5 in
Width71.5 in70.9 in
Height51.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,807 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
7.2 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested102556%
Total Not Requested80044%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested102556%
Total Not Requested80044%

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