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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: $80,250

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $68,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,908

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $65,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelSLSLLS
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMG460
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $139,050 $198,750 $72,520
Base Invoice $129,316 $184,838 $66,717
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170    
Premium 1 Package 3,150    
Wood trim 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300  
Air Suspension w/VGRS     2,120
Comfort Package     1,650
Leather Upgrade Package     660
All Weather Package     200
Heated steering wheel     150
Pre-Collision System     1,500
Blind spot warning system     500
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088    
Premium 1 Package 2,930    
Wood trim 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139  
Air Suspension w/VGRS     1,949
Comfort Package     1,520
Leather Upgrade Package     608
All Weather Package     184
Heated steering wheel     140
Pre-Collision System     1,380
Blind spot warning system     460
Options (change) 6,620 2,300 6,780
Options (change) 6,157 2,139 6,241
Destination 875 875 950
Gas Tax 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $149,145 $204,525 $80,250
Total Invoice $138,948 $190,452 $73,908

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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: $61,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,388
Model Year201120112016
ModelSLSLLS
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMG460
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8604hp V12386hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$149,145$204,525$80,250
Adjustments for Features-7,140-7,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,005$197,385$80,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$55,380$0
Total Invoice$138,948$190,452$73,908
Adjustments for Features-6,652-6,6490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$132,296$183,803$73,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$51,507$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus LS

Model Year201120112016
ModelSLSLLS
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMG460
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Glass roof panel(s) $300 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Self-repairing paint  $0
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,905$15,905$8,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,140$7,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,652-6,6490

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20112016
ModelSLLS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in116.9 in
Length180.4 in200.0 in
Width71.5 in73.8 in
Height51.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,234 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 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium 1 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 460

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested175064%
Total Not Requested100036%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested85079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Leather Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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