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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: $53,805

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $42,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,237

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $38,947

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720182018
ModelSLSLSLSLRXRX
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65350450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850 $43,270 $45,695
Base Invoice $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461 $40,457 $42,954
Premium Package 5,050          
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 650 650 650 650    
Wood trim     0 0    
Luxury Package         4,180 4,180
Cooled or ventilated front seats         640 640
Sunroof         1,350 1,350
Navigation Package         2,120 2,120
Obstacle detection, rear         535 535
Hands-free trunk or liftgate         200 200
Steering-linked headlights         515 515
Premium Package 4,697          
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 605 605 605 605    
Wood trim     0 0    
Luxury Package         3,848 3,848
Cooled or ventilated front seats         589 589
Sunroof         1,243 1,243
Navigation Package         1,956 1,956
Obstacle detection, rear         492 492
Hands-free trunk or liftgate         184 184
Steering-linked headlights         473 473
Options (change) 7,950 2,900 2,900 650 9,540 9,540
Options (change) 7,395 2,698 2,698 605 8,785 8,785
Destination 925 925 925 925 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $95,825 $114,625 $155,175 $222,725 $53,805 $56,230
Total Invoice $89,184 $106,667 $144,379 $207,291 $50,237 $52,734

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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: $32,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,166
Model Year201720172017201720182018
ModelSLSLSLSLRXRX
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65350450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12295hp V6259hp V6 H
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$95,825$114,625$155,175$222,725$53,805$56,230
Adjustments for Features-9,435-9,435-14,910-17,1100-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,390$105,190$140,265$205,615$53,805$54,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,800$53,875$119,225$0$875
Total Invoice$89,184$106,667$144,379$207,291$50,237$52,734
Adjustments for Features-8,781-8,780-13,873-15,9240-1,454
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,403$97,887$130,506$191,367$50,237$51,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,484$50,103$110,964$0$1,043

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201720172017201720182018
ModelSLSLSLSLRXRX
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65350450h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Power door closers   $300  
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500  
Backup collision intervention    $150$150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500$500  
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300  
Laminated front side windows    $200$200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Self-repairing paint    $0$0
Sunroof    $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Larger infotainment display    $0$0
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
USB port    $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels    $600$600
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$17,090$17,090$22,565$24,765$7,655$9,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,435$9,435$14,910$17,110$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,781-8,780-13,873-15,9240-1,454

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20172018
ModelSLRX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.7 in109.8 in
Length182.3 in192.5 in
Width73.9 in74.6 in
Height51.2 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,827 lb.4,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
8.5 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft356.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested160052%
Total Not Requested145048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Roof rails250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1150100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
255/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested242571%
Total Not Requested100029%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Roof rails250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1150100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
255/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested242571%
Total Not Requested100029%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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