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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: $49,485

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $59,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,819

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $57,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120102010
ModelSLSLSLISIS
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $39,440 $44,890
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $35,495 $40,399
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170 1,170   500 500
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700    
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Wood trim   0 0    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system       1,500 1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       4,015 4,015
Luxury Package       3,055 3,055
Headlight washers       100 100
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088 1,088   400 400
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651    
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139 2,139    
Wood trim   0 0    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system       1,200 1,200
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,325 3,325
Luxury Package       2,444 2,444
Headlight washers       80 80
Options (change) 4,170 4,170 3,000 9,170 9,170
Options (change) 3,878 3,878 2,790 7,449 7,449
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $108,945 $146,695 $205,225 $49,485 $54,935
Total Invoice $101,471 $136,669 $191,103 $43,819 $48,723

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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: $53,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,492
Model Year20112011201120102010
ModelSLSLSLISIS
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10270, 12270, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$108,945$146,695$205,225$49,485$54,935
Adjustments for Features-5,540-6,890-7,9400-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,405$139,805$197,285$49,485$53,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,400$93,880$0$4,400
Total Invoice$101,471$136,669$191,103$43,819$48,723
Adjustments for Features-5,160-6,419-7,3940-931
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,311$130,250$183,709$43,819$47,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,939$87,398$0$3,973

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112011201120102010
ModelSLSLSLISIS
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG250C350C
Body2dr 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  
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350  
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,980$9,330$10,380$2,440$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,540$6,890$7,940$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,160-6,419-7,3940-931

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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 Year20112010
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.3,841 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		7.2 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		10.2 ft310.8 ft3

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

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%
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested220097%
Total Not Requested753%

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%
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested220097%
Total Not Requested753%

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