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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: $52,715

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $35,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,012

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $32,777

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720142014
ModelSLSLSLSLISIS
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850 $42,860 $47,140
Base Invoice $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461 $39,861 $43,839
Wood trim     0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear         500 500
Adaptive cruise control         1,500 1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,520 3,520
Xenon HID headlights         875 875
F Sport Package         2,550 2,550
Wood trim     0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear         460 460
Adaptive cruise control         1,380 1,380
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,245 3,245
Xenon HID headlights         807 807
F Sport Package         2,349 2,349
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 8,945 8,945
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 8,241 8,241
Destination 925 925 925 925 910 910
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $87,875 $111,725 $152,275 $222,075 $52,715 $56,995
Total Invoice $81,789 $103,969 $141,681 $206,686 $49,012 $52,990

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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: $30,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,635
Model Year201720172017201720142014
ModelSLSLSLSLISIS
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12270, 12270, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$87,875$111,725$152,275$222,075$52,715$56,995
Adjustments for Features-4,450-7,500-12,975-17,07500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,425$104,225$139,300$205,000$52,715$56,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,800$55,875$121,575$0$4,280
Total Invoice$81,789$103,969$141,681$206,686$49,012$52,990
Adjustments for Features-4,142-6,979-12,072-15,89200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,647$96,990$129,609$190,794$49,012$52,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,343$51,962$113,147$0$3,978

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201720172017201720142014
ModelSLSLSLSLISIS
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Power door closers   $300  
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500  
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300  
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, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention   $150  
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Collision preparation system, rear   $100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Lane keeping assist   $400  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Second-row low console    $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500$500  
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0  
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
USB port    $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $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 suede headliner  $650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Total Value of Features$9,765$12,815$18,290$22,390$5,315$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,450$7,500$12,975$17,075$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,142-6,979-12,072-15,89200

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172014
ModelSLIS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.7 in107.5 in
Length182.3 in182.5 in
Width73.9 in70.9 in
Height51.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,827 lb.3,807 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
8.5 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 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 system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
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 camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested127578%
Total Not Requested35022%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested112562%
Total Not Requested70038%

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 system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
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 camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested127578%
Total Not Requested35022%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested112562%
Total Not Requested70038%

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