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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: $72,125

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $43,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,623

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $45,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelSLSLSLLS
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG460
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $105,500 $145,800 $212,240 $62,900
Base Invoice $98,115 $135,594 $197,383 $53,940
Premium 1 Package 4,900 4,300    
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 590  
Power door closers 450 450   395
Wood trim   0 0  
Navigation system       3,115
Obstacle detection, rear       500
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system       2,850
Telematics service, such as OnStar       900
Semi-automated parking system       700
Premium 1 Package 4,557 3,999    
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 549  
Power door closers 419 419   316
Wood trim   0 0  
Navigation system       2,602
Obstacle detection, rear       400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system       2,280
Telematics service, such as OnStar       760
Semi-automated parking system       560
Options (change) 8,890 8,290 590 8,460
Options (change) 8,269 7,711 549 6,918
Destination 905 905 905 765
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $115,295 $154,995 $215,035 $72,125
Total Invoice $107,289 $144,210 $200,137 $61,623

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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: $31,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,439
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelSLSLSLLS
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG460
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12380hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14900, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$115,295$154,995$215,035$72,125
Adjustments for Features-12,065-16,765-19,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,230$138,230$195,720$72,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,000$92,490$0
Total Invoice$107,289$144,210$200,137$61,623
Adjustments for Features-11,227-15,598-17,9770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,062$128,612$182,160$61,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,550$86,098$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus LS

Model Year2013201320132008
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$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer $100$100 
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather headliner  $1000 
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$16,255$20,955$23,505$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,065$16,765$19,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,227-15,598-17,9770

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20132008
ModelSLLS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in116.9 in
Length181.8 in198.0 in
Width73.9 in73.8 in
Height51.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.4,245 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
8.5 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170056%
Total Not Requested135044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170056%
Total Not Requested135044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power door closers
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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