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

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,375

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $147,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,289

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $136,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelSLS AMGRXRX
TrimBase350450h
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $189,600 $39,075 $45,235
Base Invoice $176,328 $36,537 $42,520
Wood trim, alternative type 2,500    
Premium Package   2,400 2,400
Navigation Package   2,465 2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers   110 110
Comfort Package   1,950 825
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Xenon HID headlights     875
Wood trim, alternative type 2,325    
Premium Package   2,244 2,244
Navigation Package   2,277 2,277
Unbranded 12 speakers   100 100
Comfort Package   1,796 759
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
Xenon HID headlights     807
Options (change) 2,500 7,425 7,175
Options (change) 2,325 6,877 6,647
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $194,675 $47,375 $53,285
Total Invoice $181,228 $44,289 $50,042

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $148,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $137,743
Model Year201220122012
ModelSLS AMGRXRX
TrimBase350450h
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine563hp V8275hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$194,675$47,375$53,285
Adjustments for Features0-860-935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$194,675$46,515$52,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,835
Total Invoice$181,228$44,289$50,042
Adjustments for Features0-804-878
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$181,228$43,485$49,164
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,679

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

Model Year201220122012
ModelSLS AMGRXRX
TrimBase350450h
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer$75$75 
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
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,620$6,480$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$860$935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-804-878

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Lexus RX features.

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

Model Year20122012
ModelSLS AMGRX
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.5 in107.9 in
Length182.6 in187.8 in
Width76.3 in74.2 in
Height49.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.4,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		6.2 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		6.280.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Lexus RX specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested142551%
Total Not Requested135049%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested142551%
Total Not Requested135049%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

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