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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: $54,235

Lexus RX 350 F Sport   
Difference: $50,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,734

Lexus RX 350 F Sport   
Difference: $47,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820182018
ModelSLSLSLSLRXRX
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG350 F Sport450h F Sport
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 $50,270 $52,405
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $47,002 $49,262
Premium I Package 3,170   2,500      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130 535 535
Power trunk closer 520   520      
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200    
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510    
Wood trim     0 0    
Navigation Package         2,120 2,120
Cold Area Package         315 315
Premium I Package 2,948   2,325      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051 492 492
Power trunk closer 484   484      
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046    
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474    
Wood trim     0 0    
Navigation Package         1,956 1,956
Cold Area Package         289 289
Options (change) 7,530 3,840 6,860 3,840 2,970 2,970
Options (change) 7,003 3,571 6,380 3,571 2,737 2,737
Destination 875 875 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $105,005 $140,515 $139,635 $194,515 $54,235 $56,370
Total Invoice $97,807 $130,922 $130,104 $181,142 $50,734 $52,994

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350 F Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,638
Model Year200820082008200820182018
ModelSLSLSLSLRXRX
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG350 F Sport450h F Sport
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12295hp V6259hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
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)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$105,005$140,515$139,635$194,515$54,235$56,370
Adjustments for Features-5,835-6,285-6,385-6,3850-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,170$134,230$133,250$188,130$54,235$54,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,060$34,080$88,960$0$510
Total Invoice$97,807$130,922$130,104$181,142$50,734$52,994
Adjustments for Features-5,435-5,856-5,949-5,9460-1,528
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,372$125,066$124,155$175,196$50,734$51,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,694$31,783$82,824$0$732

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus RX

Model Year200820082008200820182018
ModelSLSLSLSLRXRX
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG350 F Sport450h F Sport
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  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0 
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote app    $25$25
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
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Backup collision intervention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Lane keeping assist    $400$400
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
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
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
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
Self-repairing paint    $0$0
Sunroof    $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
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
Larger infotainment display    $0$0
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 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Performance meter    $150$150
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$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 headliner $650$650$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$16,890$17,340$17,440$17,440$11,055$12,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,835$6,285$6,385$6,385$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,435-5,856-5,949-5,9460-1,528

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082018
ModelSLRX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in109.8 in
Length178.5 in192.5 in
Width71.5 in74.6 in
Height51.0 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft356.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

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 F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested72566%
Total Not Requested37534%
Cold Area Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Area Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

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