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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: $19,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,945

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $21,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162011
ModelSLSLSLSLLS
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65460
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550 $67,130
Base Invoice $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322 $59,746
Premium 1 Package 4,900        
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Power door closers 450 450 450    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable 4,090 4,090      
Wood trim     0 0  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system         1,500
Comfort Package         2,035
Sport Package         6,185
Luxury Value Edition         965
Wiper de-icer         100
Premium 1 Package 4,557        
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Power door closers 419 419 419    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable 3,804 3,804      
Wood trim     0 0  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system         1,290
Comfort Package         1,750
Sport Package         5,320
Luxury Value Edition         878
Wiper de-icer         86
Options (change) 12,390 7,490 3,400 0 10,785
Options (change) 11,524 6,967 3,163 0 9,324
Destination 925 925 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $98,365 $116,465 $154,025 $219,775 $78,790
Total Invoice $91,546 $108,379 $143,309 $204,547 $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: $7,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,247
Model Year20162016201620162011
ModelSLSLSLSLLS
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65460
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12380hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/45-19
Total Price$98,365$116,465$154,025$219,775$78,790
Adjustments for Features-12,200-12,200-13,675-17,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,165$104,265$140,350$202,100$78,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,100$54,185$115,935$0
Total Invoice$91,546$108,379$143,309$204,547$69,945
Adjustments for Features-11,354-11,353-12,724-16,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,192$97,026$130,585$188,097$69,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,834$50,393$107,905$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20162016201620162011
ModelSLSLSLSLLS
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65460
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 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
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 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Night vision   $1750 
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 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
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 
Self-repairing paint    $0
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port    $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 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100
Power-folding mirrors    $50
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100
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 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$19,640$19,640$21,115$25,115$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,200$12,200$13,675$17,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,354-11,353-12,724-16,4500

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20162011
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 Weight3,936 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 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
8.5 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft318.0 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%
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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested140073%
Total Not Requested52527%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45YR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested282563%
Total Not Requested165037%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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