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Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison

Lexus LS vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison:
Lexus LS vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison:

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For the Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the LS vs. S-Class Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the LS and S-Class will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Lexus LS 460L's price is $58,376 lower than the Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the LS vs. S-Class Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Lexus LS 460L, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG includes additional features worth $925. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $925 adjustment for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG's additional features, the Lexus LS 460L is $58,376 less than the Lexus LS 460L.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus LS 460L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 58,376
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 55,380
Model Year20122012
ModelLSS-Class
Trim460LS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine360hp V8563hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 10600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18x-
Total Price99,364158,665
Adjustments for Features0-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price99,364157,740
Total Invoice91,466147,707
Adjustments for Features0-861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice91,466146,846

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Invoice Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Price Comparison (MSRP): Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Lexus LS 460L
Difference: 59,301
Lowest Total Invoice: Lexus LS 460L
Difference: 56,241
Model Year20122012
ModelLSS-Class
Trim460LS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price73,175139,300
Base Invoice67,323129,549
Luxury Value Edition965 
AWD2,305 
Air Suspension w/VGRS2,120 
Executive Class Seating Package13,200 
Advanced Pre-Collision System5,860 
Parking guidance system - active700 
Cargo net64 
Wiper de-icer100 
Rear Seat Comfort Package 1,500
Rear Seat Package 3,040
Special order charge 250
Driver Assistance Package 2,950
AMG Performance Package 7,300
Heated steering wheel 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450
Luxury Value Edition 0
AWD 0
Air Suspension w/VGRS 0
Executive Class Seating Package 0
Advanced Pre-Collision System 0
Parking guidance system - active 0
Cargo net 0
Wiper de-icer 0
Rear Seat Comfort Package 1,395
Rear Seat Package 2,827
Special order charge 250
Driver Assistance Package 2,744
AMG Performance Package 6,789
Heated steering wheel 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278
Total options25,31417,490
Total options23,26816,283
Destination875875
Gas Tax01,000
Total Price99,364158,665
Total Invoice91,466147,707

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20122012
ModelLSS-Class
Trim460LS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $1450
Parking guidance system - active$500 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot intervention $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Compact spare tire $75
Driver attention monitor$750 
Driver drowsiness monitor $250
Front seat active head restraints$50 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$100 
Knee airbag, passenger$100 
Pedestrian detection$100 
Rollover sensor $100
Torque vectoring / active trace control $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Air purifier$50 
Aux input$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
iPod integration $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$50 
Traffic information $50
USB port$150 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit $350
Self-repairing paint$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $25
Cornering lights $25
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear $100
Powertrain 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power legrest, right second row seat$500 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats $150
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1250 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4250
Adaptive shocks - electrical$750 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1250 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Total Value of Features$11,865$12,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-861

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20122012
ModelLSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase121.7 in124.6 in
Length202.8 in206.5 in
Width73.8 in73.7 in
Height58.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,712 lb.4,916 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
460L

Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information50No
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%
Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical750Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1250Yes
Active steering1250No
Total Requested225064%
Total Not Requested125036%
Executive Class Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row buckets500No
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
Air purifier50No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Rear seat audio controls100No
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Cooled second row seats200Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Suede-like headliner1000Yes
Total Requested395068%
Total Not Requested187532%
Advanced Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control600Yes
Radar- or laser-based collision preparation system500Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system200Yes
Driver attention monitor750No
Automatic braking, high-speed150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Pedestrian detection100No
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested85031%

Option Package Details
S63 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Seat Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats150No
Total Requested52578%
Total Not Requested15022%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled second row seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or laser-based collision preparation system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention200No
Total Requested115042%
Total Not Requested160058%
AMG Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Raised top speed limiter0No
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
563 hp@5500
664 lb-ft@2500		1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Lexus LS

Price of the Lexus LS: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan, ext. 357-horsepower 4.6L V8
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 These are expensive cars to buy.
2005 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 4.3L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Was expensive used compared to Germans, Lexus dealers hard to negotiate with.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Price of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Very expensive
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Expensive
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 The S Class is somewhat overpriced.
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 It is expensive but for me it was worth it-I will have the car a long time.
2001 4dr Sedan, ext. 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 very expensive

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