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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: $68,070

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $18,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,965

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $20,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162009
ModelSLSLSLSLSC
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550 $66,805
Base Invoice $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322 $58,788
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 590 590  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350      
Wood trim     0 0  
Rear spoiler         440
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 549 549  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 326 326      
Wood trim     0 0  
Rear spoiler         352
Options (change) 940 940 590 590 440
Options (change) 875 875 549 549 352
Destination 925 925 925 925 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $86,915 $109,915 $151,215 $220,365 $68,070
Total Invoice $80,897 $102,287 $140,695 $205,096 $59,965

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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: $13,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,162
Model Year20162016201620162009
ModelSLSLSLSLSC
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12288hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$86,915$109,915$151,215$220,365$68,070
Adjustments for Features-5,125-8,175-13,050-19,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,790$101,740$138,165$201,015$68,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,950$56,375$119,225$0
Total Invoice$80,897$102,287$140,695$205,096$59,965
Adjustments for Features-4,770-7,608-12,142-18,0090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,127$94,679$128,553$187,087$59,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,552$52,426$110,960$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20162016201620162009
ModelSLSLSLSLSC
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Power door closers   $300 
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500 
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300 
Wind blocker, small    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Lane departure prevention   $150 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Night vision   $1750 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Power antenna    $100
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300 
Leather headliner   $1000 
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,865$10,915$15,790$22,090$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,125$8,175$13,050$19,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,770-7,608-12,142-18,0090

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20162009
ModelSLSC
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.8 in103.1 in
Length181.8 in178.5 in
Width73.9 in72.0 in
Height51.8 in53.1 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
8.5 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft38.8 ft3

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