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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: $27,779

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,100

Lexus LS 430   
Difference: $30,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelSLSLSLSLLS
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550 $56,525
Base Invoice $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322 $49,176
Premium 1 Package 4,900        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 590 590  
Wood trim     0 0  
Modern Luxury Package         4,980
Proximity key         1,000
Satellite radio         486
Premium 1 Package 4,557        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 549 549  
Wood trim     0 0  
Modern Luxury Package         4,040
Proximity key         800
Satellite radio         389
Options (change) 5,490 590 590 590 6,466
Options (change) 5,106 549 549 549 5,229
Destination 925 925 925 925 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $91,465 $109,565 $151,215 $220,365 $63,686
Total Invoice $85,128 $101,961 $140,695 $205,096 $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: $16,764
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,776
Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelSLSLSLSLLS
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12278hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/55-17
Total Price$91,465$109,565$151,215$220,365$63,686
Adjustments for Features-11,015-11,015-15,440-22,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,450$98,550$135,775$197,975$63,686
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,100$55,325$117,525$0
Total Invoice$85,128$101,961$140,695$205,096$55,100
Adjustments for Features-10,252-10,251-14,366-20,8390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,876$91,710$126,329$184,257$55,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,834$51,453$109,381$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelSLSLSLSLLS
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Power door closers   $300 
Power rear side windows    $200
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Lane departure prevention   $150 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Night vision   $1750 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents    $100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Cassette player    $50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer  $100$100 
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather headliner   $1000 
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$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 thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$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$100 
Total Value of Features$15,140$15,140$19,565$26,515$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,015$11,015$15,440$22,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,252-10,251-14,366-20,8390

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20162006
ModelSLLS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in115.2 in
Length181.8 in197.4 in
Width73.9 in72.0 in
Height51.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.3,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
8.5 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested190078%
Total Not Requested55022%

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