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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: $43,194

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $153,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelSLS AMGISIS
TrimBase300350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $189,600 $38,210 $41,830
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,500    
Performance meter 2,500    
Navigation system   1,735 1,735
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Blind spot warning system   600 600
Premium Package   700  
Rear spoiler   389 389
Cargo net   65 65
F Sport Package     3,155
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,325    
Performance meter 2,325    
Navigation system   1,604 1,604
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
Blind spot warning system   552 552
Premium Package   644  
Rear spoiler   259 259
Cargo net   39 39
F Sport Package     2,904
Options (change) 5,000 3,989 6,444
Options (change) 4,650 3,558 5,818
Destination 875 995 995
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $197,175 $43,194 $49,269

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $153,266
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $178,334
Model Year201220182018
ModelSLS AMGISIS
TrimBase300350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine563hp V8241hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$197,175$43,194$49,269
Adjustments for Features-7150-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$196,460$43,194$48,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,975

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

Model Year201220182018
ModelSLS AMGISIS
TrimBase300350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125 
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Performance meter$150 $150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$8,305$7,590$8,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-6660-152

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

Model Year20122018
ModelSLS AMGIS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.5 in110.2 in
Length182.6 in184.3 in
Width76.3 in71.3 in
Height49.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume6.2 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested27561%
Total Not Requested17539%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested27561%
Total Not Requested17539%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Performance meter150Yes
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested137547%
Total Not Requested155053%

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