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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: $51,235

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $97,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,629

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $90,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelSLISIS
TrimSL63 AMG250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $140,440 $41,190 $46,640
Base Invoice $130,609 $38,308 $43,374
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 500 500
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 1,500 1,500
Wood trim 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,000    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,015 4,015
Luxury Package   3,055 3,055
Headlight washers   100 100
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 460 460
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 1,380 1,380
Wood trim 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 930    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,701 3,701
Luxury Package   2,813 2,813
Headlight washers   92 92
Options (change) 4,480 9,170 9,170
Options (change) 4,166 8,446 8,446
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0
Total Price $148,395 $51,235 $56,685
Total Invoice $138,250 $47,629 $52,695

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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: $89,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,457
Model Year201220122012
ModelSLISIS
TrimSL63 AMG250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine518hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10270, 12270, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$148,395$51,235$56,685
Adjustments for Features-7,6900-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$140,705$51,235$55,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$138,250$47,629$52,695
Adjustments for Features-7,1640-976
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$131,086$47,629$51,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,090

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201220122012
ModelSLISIS
TrimSL63 AMG250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk closer$350  
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$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  
Second-row low console $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,780$2,090$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,690$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,1640-976

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122012
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 Weight4,274 lb.4,165 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
Lexus IS 250C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested205096%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested205096%
Total Not Requested754%

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