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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: $47,985

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $153,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,619

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $144,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelSLS AMGISIS
TrimBase250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $196,100 $39,440 $44,890
Base Invoice $182,373 $35,495 $40,399
Wood trim, alternative type 2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,015 4,015
Luxury Package   3,055 3,055
Headlight washers   100 100
Wood trim, alternative type 2,325    
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,325 3,325
Luxury Package   2,444 2,444
Headlight washers   80 80
Options (change) 2,500 7,670 7,670
Options (change) 2,325 6,249 6,249
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $201,175 $47,985 $53,435
Total Invoice $187,273 $42,619 $47,523

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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: $152,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $144,161
Model Year201220102010
ModelSLS AMGISIS
TrimBase250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr 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$201,175$47,985$53,435
Adjustments for Features-5300-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$200,645$47,985$52,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$187,273$42,619$47,523
Adjustments for Features-4930-934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$186,780$42,619$46,589
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,970

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

Model Year201220102010
ModelSLS AMGISIS
TrimBase250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr 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 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Roll bar$200  
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 convertible top$4000  
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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
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
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,670$9,140$10,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$530$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-4930-934

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

Model Year20122010
ModelSLS AMGIS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.5 in107.5 in
Length182.6 in182.5 in
Width76.3 in70.9 in
Height49.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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 Volume6.1 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%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

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
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%

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