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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: $51,305

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $50,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,913

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $46,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820142014
ModelSLSLSLSLRXRX
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG350450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $39,760 $46,410
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $37,177 $43,625
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130 500 500
Power trunk closer 520   520      
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 1,500 1,500
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510    
Premium I Package     2,500      
Wood trim     0 0    
Luxury Package         4,520 5,635
Comfort Package         1,340 825
Navigation Package         2,775 2,775
Xenon HID headlights           515
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051 460 460
Power trunk closer 484   484      
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046 1,380 1,380
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474    
Premium I Package     2,325      
Wood trim     0 0    
Luxury Package         4,191 5,230
Comfort Package         1,232 759
Navigation Package         2,563 2,563
Xenon HID headlights           473
Options (change) 4,360 3,840 6,860 3,840 10,635 11,750
Options (change) 4,055 3,571 6,380 3,571 9,826 10,865
Destination 875 875 875 875 910 910
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $101,835 $140,515 $139,635 $194,515 $51,305 $59,070
Total Invoice $94,859 $130,922 $130,104 $181,142 $47,913 $55,400

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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: $42,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,764
Model Year200820082008200820142014
ModelSLSLSLSLRXRX
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG350450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$101,835$140,515$139,635$194,515$51,305$59,070
Adjustments for Features-7,710-9,060-9,160-9,1600-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,125$131,455$130,475$185,355$51,305$58,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,330$36,350$91,230$0$7,690
Total Invoice$94,859$130,922$130,104$181,142$47,913$55,400
Adjustments for Features-7,182-8,441-8,535-8,5300-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,677$122,481$121,569$172,612$47,913$55,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,804$33,892$84,935$0$7,417

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus RX

Model Year200820082008200820142014
ModelSLSLSLSLRXRX
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG350450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover    $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Roof rails    $250$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$100
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Laminated front side windows    $200$200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio    $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   $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$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$15,190$16,540$16,640$16,640$7,480$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,710$9,060$9,160$9,160$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,182-8,441-8,535-8,5300-70

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082014
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 in55.5 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
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
AC power outlet100No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested177551%
Total Not Requested172549%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested65044%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

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
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
AC power outlet100No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested177551%
Total Not Requested172549%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested65044%

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