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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus LX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus LX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $80,205

Lexus LX 570   
Difference: $21,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,546

Lexus LX 570   
Difference: $25,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelSLSLSLSLLX
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG570
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $74,700
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $64,989
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130  
Power trunk closer 520   520    
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,850
Premium I Package     2,500    
Wood trim     0 0  
Intuitive Parking Assist         1,000
Cooled or ventilated front seats         890
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051  
Power trunk closer 484   484    
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,280
Premium I Package     2,325    
Wood trim     0 0  
Intuitive Parking Assist         800
Cooled or ventilated front seats         712
Options (change) 4,360 3,840 6,860 3,840 4,740
Options (change) 4,055 3,571 6,380 3,571 3,792
Destination 875 875 875 875 765
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $101,835 $140,515 $139,635 $194,515 $80,205
Total Invoice $94,859 $130,922 $130,104 $181,142 $69,546

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus LX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus LX 570
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,642
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelSLSLSLSLLX
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG570
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12383hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19285/50-20
Total Price$101,835$140,515$139,635$194,515$80,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-1,450-1,450-380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,835$139,165$138,185$193,065$79,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,330$36,350$91,230$0
Total Invoice$94,859$130,922$130,104$181,142$69,546
Adjustments for Features0-1,258-1,351-1,350-329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,859$129,664$128,753$179,792$69,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,805$33,894$84,933$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus LX

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelSLSLSLSLLX
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG570
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD w/low range    $2200
Accessories 
Power liftgate    $350
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Crawl control    $500
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rear side airbags    $300
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch    $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Roof rack    $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential    $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows    $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards    $350
Skid plates    $150
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front    $40
Tow hook(s), rear    $25
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Rear seat audio controls    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass    $0
Cornering lights $50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  $150
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$16,340$17,690$17,790$17,790$16,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$1,450$1,450$380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,258-1,351-1,350-329

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus LX

Model Year20082008
ModelSLLX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in112.2 in
Length178.5 in196.5 in
Width71.5 in77.6 in
Height51.0 in75.6 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.5,996 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in61.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in58.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.341.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft383.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Lexus LX 570

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Intuitive Parking Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

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