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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: $61,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,224

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $58,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelSLSLSLRX
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $39,075
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $35,363
Premium 1 Package 3,850 3,150    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170 1,170   500
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300 2,300 1,500
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700  
Wood trim   0 0  
Navigation Package       2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers       110
Comfort Package       1,950
Luxury Package       4,900
Premium 1 Package 3,580 2,930    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088 1,088   430
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139 2,139 1,290
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651  
Wood trim   0 0  
Navigation Package       2,172
Unbranded 12 speakers       94
Comfort Package       1,678
Luxury Package       4,322
Options (change) 8,020 7,320 3,000 11,425
Options (change) 7,458 6,808 2,790 9,986
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $112,795 $149,845 $205,225 $51,375
Total Invoice $105,051 $139,599 $191,103 $46,224

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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: $52,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,631
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelSLSLSLRX
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12275hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/55-19
Total Price$112,795$149,845$205,225$51,375
Adjustments for Features-8,800-9,850-9,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,995$139,995$195,375$51,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,000$91,380$0
Total Invoice$105,051$139,599$191,103$46,224
Adjustments for Features-8,196-9,176-9,1720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,855$130,423$181,931$46,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,568$85,076$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus RX

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelSLSLSLRX
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Forward collision warning   $200
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 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails   $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
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 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150 
No leather in second row$-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 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,505$16,555$16,555$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,800$9,850$9,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,196-9,176-9,1720

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20112011
ModelSLRX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in107.9 in
Length180.4 in187.8 in
Width71.5 in74.2 in
Height51.1 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
7.2 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
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 buckets100No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Headlight washers50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested187548%
Total Not Requested200052%

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