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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: $47,099

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $43,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720182018
ModelSLSLSLSLISIS
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65300350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850 $38,210 $41,830
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250      
Wood trim     0 0    
Blind spot warning system         600 600
Obstacle detection, rear         500 500
F Sport Package         3,145 3,155
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         2,835 2,835
Illuminated door sill trim plates         425 425
Rear spoiler         389 389
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093      
Wood trim     0 0    
Blind spot warning system         552 552
Obstacle detection, rear         460 460
F Sport Package         2,893 2,904
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         2,616 2,616
Illuminated door sill trim plates         280 280
Rear spoiler         259 259
Options (change) 2,250 2,250 2,250 0 7,894 7,904
Options (change) 2,093 2,093 2,093 0 7,060 7,071
Destination 925 925 925 925 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $90,125 $113,975 $154,525 $222,075 $47,099 $50,729

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,151
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,774
Model Year201720172017201720182018
ModelSLSLSLSLISIS
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65300350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12241hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$90,125$113,975$154,525$222,075$47,099$50,729
Adjustments for Features-10,875-13,925-19,400-21,6000-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,250$100,050$135,125$200,475$47,099$50,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,800$55,875$121,225$0$3,130

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201720172017201720182018
ModelSLSLSLSLISIS
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65300350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0$0
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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
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$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0$0
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Rear side airbags    $300$300
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  
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
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  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
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  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
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  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Performance meter    $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900  
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood    $50$50
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   $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Total Value of Features$17,715$20,765$26,240$28,440$6,840$7,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,875$13,925$19,400$21,600$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,122-12,958-18,050-20,1030-80

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172018
ModelSLIS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.7 in110.2 in
Length182.3 in184.3 in
Width73.9 in71.3 in
Height51.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,827 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 SL450

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested37583%
Total Not Requested7517%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested132560%
Total Not Requested90040%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested37583%
Total Not Requested7517%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested202569%
Total Not Requested90031%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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