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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: $68,575

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $37,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,783

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $39,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelSLSLSLLS
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG460
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $62,900
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $53,940
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170 1,170   500
Wood trim   0 0  
Navigation system       3,115
Power door closers       395
Telematics service, such as OnStar       900
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088 1,088   400
Wood trim   0 0  
Navigation system       2,602
Power door closers       316
Telematics service, such as OnStar       760
Options (change) 1,170 1,170 0 4,910
Options (change) 1,088 1,088 0 4,078
Destination 875 875 875 765
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $105,945 $143,695 $202,225 $68,575
Total Invoice $98,681 $133,879 $188,313 $58,783

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus LS 460
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,779
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelSLSLSLLS
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG460
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12380hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$105,945$143,695$202,225$68,575
Adjustments for Features-9,790-11,140-12,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,155$132,555$190,035$68,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,400$93,880$0
Total Invoice$98,681$133,879$188,313$58,783
Adjustments for Features-9,119-10,379-11,3510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,562$123,500$176,962$58,783
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,938$87,400$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus LS

Model Year2011201120112008
ModelSLSLSLLS
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG460
Body2dr 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 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers   $300
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$14,880$16,230$17,280$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,790$11,140$12,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,119-10,379-11,3510

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20112008
ModelSLLS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in116.9 in
Length180.4 in198.0 in
Width71.5 in73.8 in
Height51.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,245 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested102584%
Total Not Requested20016%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power door closers
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

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