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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,735

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $135,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,656

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $128,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelSLS AMGISIS
TrimBase250C350C
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $183,000 $41,190 $46,640
Base Invoice $170,190 $37,072 $41,976
Luxury Package   3,055 3,055
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,015 4,015
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Headlight washers   100 100
Luxury Package   2,628 2,628
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,565 3,565
Obstacle detection, rear   430 430
Headlight washers   86 86
Options (change) 0 7,670 7,670
Options (change) 0 6,709 6,709
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $185,575 $49,735 $55,185
Total Invoice $172,765 $44,656 $49,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $140,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $131,898
Model Year201120112011
ModelSLS AMGISIS
TrimBase250C350C
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine563hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6270, 12270, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$185,575$49,735$55,185
Adjustments for Features0-4,220-5,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$185,575$45,515$49,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$172,765$44,656$49,560
Adjustments for Features0-3,789-4,733
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$172,765$40,867$44,827
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,960

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201120112011
ModelSLS AMGISIS
TrimBase250C350C
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Second-row low console $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim $300$300
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,920$9,140$10,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,220$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,789-4,733

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112011
ModelSLS AMGIS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.5 in107.5 in
Length182.6 in182.5 in
Width76.3 in70.9 in
Height49.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,574 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in25.9 in
Cargo Volume6.2 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested102548%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested102548%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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