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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: $40,605

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $154,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,164

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $146,064

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Model Year2012200820082008
ModelSLS AMGISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $189,600 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $176,328 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Wood trim, alternative type 2,500      
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Luxury Package   3,495 3,495  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,990 3,990 3,990
Satellite radio   486 486 486
Headlight washers   100 100 100
Cargo net   59 59 59
Rear spoiler   355 355  
Wood trim, alternative type 2,325      
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400 400
Luxury Package   2,796 2,796  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,302 3,302 3,302
Satellite radio   389 389 389
Headlight washers   80 80 80
Cargo net   35 35 35
Rear spoiler   246 246  
Options (change) 2,500 8,985 8,985 5,135
Options (change) 2,325 7,248 7,248 4,206
Destination 875 765 765 765
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $194,675 $40,605 $46,055 $61,900
Total Invoice $181,228 $35,164 $39,961 $54,251

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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: $151,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $143,606
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelSLS AMGISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine563hp V8204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$194,675$40,605$46,055$61,900
Adjustments for Features-2,6400-950-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$192,035$40,605$45,105$60,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$19,645
Total Invoice$181,228$35,164$39,961$54,251
Adjustments for Features-2,4580-824-1,446
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$178,770$35,164$39,137$52,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,973$17,641

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

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelSLS AMGISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400   
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75  $75
No leather in second row$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$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 
Wood trim, alternative type$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,455$2,815$3,765$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,640$0$950$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4580-824-1,446

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

Model Year20122008
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%
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested165063%
Total Not Requested95037%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested165063%
Total Not Requested95037%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

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%

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