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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus LC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus LC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $96,995

Lexus LC 500   
Difference: $45,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $89,315

Lexus LC 500   
Difference: $43,607

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Model Year20082018
ModelSLLC
TrimSL600500
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $133,200 $92,000
Base Invoice $123,876 $84,640
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130  
Tires, run-flat 220  
Glass roof panel(s) 1,930  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Touring Package   1,790
Convenience Package   1,000
Polished alloy wheels   1,210
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051  
Tires, run-flat 205  
Glass roof panel(s) 1,795  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046  
Touring Package   1,648
Convenience Package   920
Polished alloy wheels   1,112
Options (change) 5,990 4,000
Options (change) 5,571 3,680
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $142,665 $96,995
Total Invoice $132,922 $89,315

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus LC 500
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,568
Model Year20082018
ModelSLLC
TrimSL600500
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine510hp V12471hp V8
TransmissionT5T10
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/18 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8915, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18245/45-20
Total Price$142,665$96,995
Adjustments for Features-7,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,110$96,995
Total Invoice$132,922$89,315
Adjustments for Features-7,0390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$125,883$89,315

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus LC

Model Year20082018
ModelSLLC
TrimSL600500
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 door panel trim $250
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$16,780$9,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,0390

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus LC

Model Year20082018
ModelSLLC
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.8 in113.0 in
Length178.5 in187.4 in
Width71.5 in75.6 in
Height51.0 in53.0 in
Curb Weight4,455 lb.4,280 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in32.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft35.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft35.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LC 500

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 915W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

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