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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: $43,479

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $66,226

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,036

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $64,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320092009
ModelSLSLSLISIS
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG250350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $105,500 $145,800 $212,240 $31,155 $36,605
Base Invoice $98,115 $135,594 $197,383 $27,727 $32,578
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350        
Wood trim   0 0    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system       2,850 2,850
Obstacle detection, rear       500 500
Luxury Plus Package       2,380 2,380
X-Package       991 991
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,990 3,990
Rear spoiler       389 389
iPod integration       299 299
Headlight washers       100 100
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 326        
Wood trim   0 0    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system       2,280 2,280
Obstacle detection, rear       400 400
Luxury Plus Package       2,142 2,142
X-Package       773 773
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,302 3,302
Rear spoiler       268 268
iPod integration       239 239
Headlight washers       80 80
Options (change) 3,300 2,950 0 11,499 11,499
Options (change) 3,070 2,744 0 9,484 9,484
Destination 905 905 905 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $109,705 $149,655 $214,445 $43,479 $48,929
Total Invoice $102,090 $139,243 $199,588 $38,036 $42,887

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,711
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,338
Model Year20132013201320092009
ModelSLSLSLISIS
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG250350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14900, 12300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$109,705$149,655$214,445$43,479$48,929
Adjustments for Features-11,515-16,115-22,0150-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,190$133,540$192,430$43,479$47,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,350$94,240$0$4,500
Total Invoice$102,090$139,243$199,588$38,036$42,887
Adjustments for Features-10,716-14,994-20,4900-833
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,374$124,249$179,098$38,036$42,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,875$87,724$0$4,018

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132013201320092009
ModelSLSLSLISIS
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG250350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100  
Power door closers  $300  
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350  
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300  
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, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0  
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer $100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Leather headliner  $1000  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150  
No leather in second row$-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  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, 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   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $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  
Total Value of Features$14,755$19,355$25,255$3,240$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,515$16,115$22,015$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,716-14,994-20,4900-833

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132009
ModelSLIS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in107.5 in
Length181.8 in180.1 in
Width73.9 in70.9 in
Height51.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested230088%
Total Not Requested30012%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested230088%
Total Not Requested30012%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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