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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: $78,790

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $30,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,945

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $31,861

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelSLSLLS
TrimSL550SL63 AMG460
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $67,130
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $59,746
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180  
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300  
Wood trim   0  
Luxury Value Edition     965
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     1,500
Comfort Package     2,035
Sport Package     6,185
Wiper de-icer     100
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097  
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139  
Wood trim   0  
Luxury Value Edition     878
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     1,290
Comfort Package     1,750
Sport Package     5,320
Wiper de-icer     86
Options (change) 3,480 3,480 10,785
Options (change) 3,236 3,236 9,324
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $109,305 $147,395 $78,790
Total Invoice $101,806 $137,320 $69,945

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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: $23,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,234
Model Year201220122011
ModelSLSLLS
TrimSL550SL63 AMG460
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8380hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19245/45-19
Total Price$109,305$147,395$78,790
Adjustments for Features-7,115-8,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,190$139,230$78,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,040$0
Total Invoice$101,806$137,320$69,945
Adjustments for Features-6,627-7,6070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,179$129,713$69,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,534$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus LS

Model Year201220122011
ModelSLSLLS
TrimSL550SL63 AMG460
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers  $300
Power rear side windows  $200
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
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 
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
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Self-repairing paint  $0
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $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 headliner $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$14,955$16,005$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,115$8,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,627-7,6070

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122011
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 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
Lexus LS 460

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested110057%
Total Not Requested82543%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45YR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested280063%
Total Not Requested167537%

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