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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: $48,040

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $103,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,677

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $96,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520162016
ModelSLSLISIS
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMG300350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $148,050 $215,250 $39,700 $40,870
Base Invoice $137,687 $200,183 $36,921 $38,009
Driver Assistance Package 2,950      
Wood trim 0 0    
F Sport Package     3,145 3,155
Adaptive cruise control     500 500
Blind spot warning system     600 600
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,645 2,645
Driver Assistance Package 2,744      
Wood trim 0 0    
F Sport Package     2,893 2,905
Adaptive cruise control     460 460
Blind spot warning system     552 552
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,441 2,441
Options (change) 2,950 0 7,390 7,400
Options (change) 2,744 0 6,806 6,818
Destination 925 925 950 950
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $151,925 $217,475 $48,040 $49,220
Total Invoice $141,356 $202,408 $44,677 $45,777

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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: $87,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,522
Model Year2015201520162016
ModelSLSLISIS
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMG300350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8621hp V12255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11900, 12835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$151,925$217,475$48,040$49,220
Adjustments for Features-17,290-21,590-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$134,635$195,885$47,040$49,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$61,250$0$2,180
Total Invoice$141,356$202,408$44,677$45,777
Adjustments for Features-16,087-20,094-9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$125,269$182,314$43,747$45,777
Cost Above Minimum$0$57,045$0$2,030

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2015201520162016
ModelSLSLISIS
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMG300350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power door closers $300  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Wind blocker, power small$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0$0
Lane departure prevention$150$150  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Night vision $1750  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter$0$0  
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer$100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather headliner $1000  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-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  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000  
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Total Value of Features$23,980$28,280$7,690$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$17,290$21,590$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-16,087-20,094-9300

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152016
ModelSLIS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in110.2 in
Length181.8 in183.7 in
Width73.9 in71.3 in
Height51.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
8.5 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft310.8 ft3

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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 system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested27561%
Total Not Requested17539%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
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 camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested92545%
Total Not Requested115055%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested27561%
Total Not Requested17539%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
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 camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested162559%
Total Not Requested115041%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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