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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: $46,010

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $61,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,650

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $59,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelSLSLSLRX
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $37,400
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $33,099
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300 2,300 600
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700  
Wood trim   0 0  
Performance Package       4,055
Heated front seats       540
Navigation system       2,650
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139 2,139 480
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651  
Wood trim   0 0  
Performance Package       3,649
Heated front seats       432
Navigation system       2,225
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 3,000 7,845
Options (change) 2,790 2,790 2,790 6,786
Destination 875 875 875 765
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $107,775 $145,525 $205,225 $46,010
Total Invoice $100,383 $135,581 $191,103 $40,650

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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: $52,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,374
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelSLSLSLRX
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/55-18
Total Price$107,775$145,525$205,225$46,010
Adjustments for Features-8,975-10,325-11,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,800$135,200$193,450$46,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,400$94,650$0
Total Invoice$100,383$135,581$191,103$40,650
Adjustments for Features-8,359-9,619-10,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,024$125,962$180,138$40,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,938$88,114$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus RX

Model Year2011201120112008
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$1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer  $350 
Proximity key  $250 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack   $300
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 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
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 
Aux input$50$50$50 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
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  $150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, 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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,555$16,905$18,355$6,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,975$10,325$11,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,359-9,619-10,9650

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20112008
ModelSLRX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in106.9 in
Length180.4 in186.2 in
Width71.5 in72.6 in
Height51.1 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
7.2 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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/55VR18 tires400No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900No
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested367570%
Total Not Requested160030%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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