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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,686

Lexus LS 430   
Difference: $41,879

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,100

Lexus LS 430   
Difference: $43,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092006
ModelSLSLSLSLLS
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700 $56,525
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $49,176
Premium I Package 3,750   3,050    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140   1,140    
Wood trim     0 0  
Modern Luxury Package         4,980
Proximity key         1,000
Satellite radio         486
Premium I Package 3,488   2,836    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060   1,060    
Wood trim     0 0  
Modern Luxury Package         4,040
Proximity key         800
Satellite radio         389
Options (change) 4,890 0 4,190 0 6,466
Options (change) 4,548 0 3,896 0 5,229
Destination 875 875 875 875 695
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $105,565 $142,575 $142,665 $198,175 $63,686
Total Invoice $98,328 $132,838 $132,921 $184,546 $55,100

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus LS 430
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,824
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,931
Model Year20092009200920092006
ModelSLSLSLSLLS
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12278hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/55-17
Total Price$105,565$142,575$142,665$198,175$63,686
Adjustments for Features-11,055-11,355-11,455-11,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,510$131,220$131,210$186,720$63,686
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,710$36,700$92,210$0
Total Invoice$98,328$132,838$132,921$184,546$55,100
Adjustments for Features-10,297-10,580-10,673-10,6670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,031$122,258$122,248$173,879$55,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,227$34,217$85,848$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20092009200920092006
ModelSLSLSLSLLS
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
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 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Rearview camera    $200
Side curtain airbags    $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents    $100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Cassette player    $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row    $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,480$15,780$15,880$15,880$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,055$11,355$11,455$11,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,297-10,580-10,673-10,6670

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20092006
ModelSLLS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in115.2 in
Length180.4 in197.4 in
Width71.5 in72.0 in
Height51.1 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in44.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested170069%
Total Not Requested75031%

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