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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: $51,375

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $50,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,968

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $46,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082012
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 $39,075
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $36,537
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130 500
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 1,500
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510  
Power trunk closer 520   520    
Premium I Package     2,500    
Wood trim     0 0  
Luxury Package         4,900
Comfort Package         1,950
Navigation Package         2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers         110
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051 460
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046 1,380
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474  
Power trunk closer 484   484    
Premium I Package     2,325    
Wood trim     0 0  
Luxury Package         4,543
Comfort Package         1,796
Navigation Package         2,277
Unbranded 12 speakers         100
Options (change) 4,360 3,840 6,860 3,840 11,425
Options (change) 4,055 3,571 6,380 3,571 10,556
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $101,835 $140,515 $139,635 $194,515 $51,375
Total Invoice $94,859 $130,922 $130,104 $181,142 $47,968

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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: $42,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,779
Model Year20082008200820082012
ModelSLSLSLSLRX
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12275hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/55-19
Total Price$101,835$140,515$139,635$194,515$51,375
Adjustments for Features-7,635-8,985-9,085-9,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,200$131,530$130,550$185,430$51,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,330$36,350$91,230$0
Total Invoice$94,859$130,922$130,104$181,142$47,968
Adjustments for Features-7,112-8,372-8,465-8,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,747$122,550$121,639$172,682$47,968
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,803$33,892$84,935$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082008200820082012
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 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
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$250$250
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Passenger side camera    $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rear side airbags    $300
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 rails    $250
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows    $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Traffic information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
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
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 
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 
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 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 
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 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,240$16,590$16,690$16,690$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,635$8,985$9,085$9,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,112-8,372-8,465-8,4600

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082012
ModelSLRX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in107.9 in
Length178.5 in187.8 in
Width71.5 in74.2 in
Height51.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft380.3 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 RX 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested177546%
Total Not Requested210054%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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