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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: $38,665

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $156,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,557

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $147,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelSLS AMGISIS
TrimBase250350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $189,600 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $176,328 $26,389 $31,186
Wood trim, alternative type 2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,990 3,990
Luxury Package   3,495 3,495
Headlight washers   100 100
Wood trim, alternative type 2,325    
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,302 3,302
Luxury Package   2,796 2,796
Headlight washers   80 80
Options (change) 2,500 8,085 8,085
Options (change) 2,325 6,578 6,578
Destination 875 590 590
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $194,675 $38,665 $44,115
Total Invoice $181,228 $33,557 $38,354

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $153,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $145,735
Model Year201220062006
ModelSLS AMGISIS
TrimBase250350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine563hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$194,675$38,665$44,115
Adjustments for Features-2,0800-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$192,595$38,665$43,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$181,228$33,557$38,354
Adjustments for Features-1,9360-913
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$179,292$33,557$37,441
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,884

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

Model Year201220062006
ModelSLS AMGISIS
TrimBase250350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
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
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $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  
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,245$3,165$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,080$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9360-913

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

Model Year20122006
ModelSLS AMGIS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.5 in107.5 in
Length182.6 in180.1 in
Width76.3 in70.9 in
Height49.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume6.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested165069%
Total Not Requested75031%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested165069%
Total Not Requested75031%

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