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

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Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,285

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $52,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,650

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $50,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelESS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim330S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $32,300 $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $28,640 $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420
Navigation system 2,200        
Xenon HID headlights 640        
Stability control 650        
Heated front seats 640        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620        
Sunshade, rear, power 210        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330 560      
Premium I Package   1,250      
Navigation system 1,843        
Xenon HID headlights 512        
Stability control 520        
Heated front seats 512        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496        
Sunshade, rear, power 168        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 264 512      
Premium I Package   1,163      
Options (change) 5,290 1,810 0 0 0
Options (change) 4,315 1,675 0 0 0
Destination 695 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $38,285 $90,385 $130,875 $148,075 $197,875
Total Invoice $33,650 $84,181 $121,985 $137,981 $184,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,163
Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelESS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim330S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine218hp V6382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionA5T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$38,285$90,385$130,875$148,075$197,875
Adjustments for Features0-4,690-9,065-14,740-14,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,285$85,695$121,810$133,335$183,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,115$47,640$97,515
Total Invoice$33,650$84,181$121,985$137,981$184,295
Adjustments for Features0-4,368-8,449-13,735-13,659
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,650$79,813$113,536$124,246$170,636
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,723$44,433$90,823

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

Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelESS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim330S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0  
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Night vision   $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50    
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,440$8,130$12,505$18,180$18,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,690$9,065$14,740$14,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,368-8,449-13,735-13,659

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

Model Year20062008
ModelESS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase107.1 in124.6 in
Length191.1 in205.0 in
Width71.3 in73.7 in
Height57.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

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