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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: $46,490

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $62,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920192019
ModelSLSLSLSLISIS
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG300350
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 $38,560 $42,180
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    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 700 425 425
Wood trim     0 0    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         2,835 2,835
F Sport Package         3,145 3,155
Blind spot warning system           600
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    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 651 280 280
Wood trim     0 0    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         2,616 2,616
F Sport Package         2,893 2,904
Blind spot warning system           552
Options (change) 7,820 2,930 4,070 2,930 6,905 7,515
Options (change) 7,273 2,725 3,785 2,725 6,249 6,812
Destination 875 875 875 875 1,025 1,025
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $108,495 $145,505 $142,545 $201,105 $46,490 $50,720

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,310
Model Year200920092009200920192019
ModelSLSLSLSLISIS
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG300350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12241hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T7T5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$108,495$145,505$142,545$201,105$46,490$50,720
Adjustments for Features-11,240-12,190-11,240-12,2900-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,255$133,315$131,305$188,815$46,490$49,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,060$34,050$91,560$0$3,280

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200920092009200920192019
ModelSLSLSLSLISIS
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG300350
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  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0$0
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350 $350  
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote app    $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
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, low-speed    $200$200
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Forward collision warning    $200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0$0
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera    $200$200
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
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  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Performance meter    $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900  
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 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 leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood    $50$50
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 dampers - electrical     $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$19,305$20,255$19,305$20,355$8,065$9,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,240$12,190$11,240$12,290$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,469-11,357-10,472-11,4450-147

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092019
ModelSLIS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in110.2 in
Length180.4 in184.3 in
Width71.5 in71.3 in
Height51.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.2 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 300

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
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested72533%
Total Not Requested150067%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested7517%
Total Not Requested37583%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested142549%
Total Not Requested150051%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%

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