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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: $54,840

Lexus RX 350 F Sport   
Difference: $57,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,298

Lexus RX 350 F Sport   
Difference: $53,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120162016
ModelSLSLSLRXRX
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG350 F Sport450h F Sport
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $50,275 $57,095
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $47,013 $53,669
Premium 1 Package 3,850 3,150      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170 1,170   500  
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Wood trim   0 0    
Navigation Package       1,750  
Cold Weather Package       315 315
Steering-linked headlights       415 415
Lexus Safety System+       635 635
Premium 1 Package 3,580 2,930      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088 1,088   460  
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139 2,139    
Wood trim   0 0    
Navigation Package       1,619  
Cold Weather Package       289 289
Steering-linked headlights       383 383
Lexus Safety System+       584 584
Options (change) 7,320 6,620 2,300 3,615 1,365
Options (change) 6,807 6,157 2,139 3,335 1,256
Destination 875 875 875 950 950
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $112,095 $149,145 $204,525 $54,840 $59,410
Total Invoice $104,400 $138,948 $190,452 $51,298 $55,875

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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: $52,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,352
Model Year20112011201120162016
ModelSLSLSLRXRX
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG350 F Sport450h F Sport
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12295hp V6259hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T5T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$112,095$149,145$204,525$54,840$59,410
Adjustments for Features-5,100-6,150-6,1500-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,995$142,995$198,375$54,840$59,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,000$91,380$0$4,345
Total Invoice$104,400$138,948$190,452$51,298$55,875
Adjustments for Features-4,750-5,730-5,7270-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,650$133,218$184,725$51,298$55,663
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,568$85,075$0$4,365

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20112011201120162016
ModelSLSLSLRXRX
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG350 F Sport450h F Sport
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote app   $25$25
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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $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  
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails   $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$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 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300  
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Power retractable hardtop$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
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$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  
Fog light, rear$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  
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
Massage, driver seat $100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$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 trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$17,330$18,380$18,380$12,230$12,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,100$6,150$6,150$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,750-5,730-5,7270-212

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20112016
ModelSLRX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in109.8 in
Length180.4 in192.5 in
Width71.5 in74.6 in
Height51.1 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
7.2 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft356.3 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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

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 F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested77567%
Total Not Requested37533%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70033%
Total Not Requested145067%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h F Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70033%
Total Not Requested145067%

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