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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,960

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $54,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,600

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $53,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082007
ModelSLSLSLSLRX
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $37,400
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $33,099
Power trunk closer 520   520    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 600
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510  
Wood trim     0 0  
Performance Package         4,055
Heated front seats         540
Navigation system         2,650
Power trunk closer 484   484    
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046 480
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474  
Wood trim     0 0  
Performance Package         3,649
Heated front seats         432
Navigation system         2,225
Options (change) 3,230 2,710 3,230 2,710 7,845
Options (change) 3,004 2,520 3,004 2,520 6,786
Destination 875 875 875 875 715
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $100,705 $139,385 $136,005 $193,385 $45,960
Total Invoice $93,808 $129,871 $126,728 $180,091 $40,600

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,824
Model Year20082008200820082007
ModelSLSLSLSLRX
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12270hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/55-18
Total Price$100,705$139,385$136,005$193,385$45,960
Adjustments for Features-9,000-9,700-9,200-9,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,705$129,685$126,805$183,585$45,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,980$35,100$91,880$0
Total Invoice$93,808$129,871$126,728$180,091$40,600
Adjustments for Features-8,384-9,038-8,572-9,1260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,424$120,833$118,156$170,965$40,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,409$32,732$85,541$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082008200820082007
ModelSLSLSLSLRX
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG350
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$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate    $350
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250 $250 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
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 
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags    $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Roof rack    $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0
Bodyside moldings    $75
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows    $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass    $0
Cornering lights $50 $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Folding second row seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$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    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
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 
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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,990$16,690$16,190$16,790$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,000$9,700$9,200$9,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,384-9,038-8,572-9,1260

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082007
ModelSLRX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in106.9 in
Length178.5 in186.2 in
Width71.5 in72.6 in
Height51.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,871 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/55VR18 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900No
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested317562%
Total Not Requested195038%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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