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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus SC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus SC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,120

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $38,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,493

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $39,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelSLSLSLSC
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $66,355
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $57,728
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700  
Wood trim   0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651  
Wood trim   0 0  
Options (change) 700 700 700 0
Options (change) 651 651 651 0
Destination 875 875 875 765
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $105,475 $143,225 $202,925 $67,120
Total Invoice $98,244 $133,442 $188,964 $58,493

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus SC 430
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,333
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelSLSLSLSC
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12288hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$105,475$143,225$202,925$67,120
Adjustments for Features-6,890-8,240-9,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,585$134,985$193,235$67,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,400$94,650$0
Total Invoice$98,244$133,442$188,964$58,493
Adjustments for Features-6,418-7,677-9,0230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,826$125,765$179,941$58,493
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,939$88,115$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus SC

Model Year2011201120112008
ModelSLSLSLSC
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
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$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer  $350 
Proximity key  $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Laminated front side windows   $200
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 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Power antenna   $100
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
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  $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,080$10,430$11,880$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,890$8,240$9,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,418-7,677-9,0230

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20112008
ModelSLSC
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase100.8 in103.1 in
Length180.4 in178.5 in
Width71.5 in72.0 in
Height51.1 in53.1 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft38.8 ft3

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