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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: $52,150

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $57,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,710

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $53,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelSLSLRXRX
TrimSL550SL63 AMG350450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $40,970 $47,620
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $38,306 $44,761
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180 500 500
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300 1,500 1,500
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 1,000    
Wood trim   0    
Navigation Package     1,915 1,915
Luxury Package     4,950 5,635
Comfort Package     1,390 825
Xenon HID headlights       565
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097 460 460
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139 1,380 1,380
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 930    
Wood trim   0    
Navigation Package     1,769 1,769
Luxury Package     4,590 5,230
Comfort Package     1,280 759
Xenon HID headlights       521
Options (change) 4,180 4,480 10,255 10,940
Options (change) 3,887 4,166 9,479 10,119
Destination 875 875 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $110,005 $148,395 $52,150 $59,485
Total Invoice $102,457 $138,250 $48,710 $55,805

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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: $48,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,318
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelSLSLRXRX
TrimSL550SL63 AMG350450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$110,005$148,395$52,150$59,485
Adjustments for Features-9,050-10,1000-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,955$138,295$52,150$59,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,340$0$7,260
Total Invoice$102,457$138,250$48,710$55,805
Adjustments for Features-8,429-9,4100-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,028$128,840$48,710$55,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,812$0$7,025

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus RX

Model Year2012201220152015
ModelSLSLRXRX
TrimSL550SL63 AMG350450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$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  
Remote app  $25$25
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $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  
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic 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  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-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  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$16,030$17,080$6,980$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,050$10,100$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,429-9,4100-70

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122015
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 in55.5 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
7.2 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft380.3 ft3

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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 warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
AC power outlet100No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested187551%
Total Not Requested182549%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
AC power outlet100No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested187551%
Total Not Requested182549%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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