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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: $47,200

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $49,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,115

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $45,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008200820082008
ModelESS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim350S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $36,725 $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $34,400 $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065        
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535        
Obstacle detection, rear 500        
Adaptive cruise control 1,500        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,850 2,850    
Premium II Package   2,860      
Rearview camera   750      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   560      
Panoramic sunroof   1,010 1,010    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,749        
Ultra Luxury Package 3,251        
Obstacle detection, rear 460        
Adaptive cruise control 1,380        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,650 2,650    
Premium II Package   2,660      
Rearview camera   698      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   512      
Panoramic sunroof   939 939    
Options (change) 9,600 8,030 3,860 0 0
Options (change) 8,840 7,459 3,589 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $47,200 $96,605 $134,735 $148,075 $197,875
Total Invoice $44,115 $89,965 $125,574 $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 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,575
Model Year20122008200820082008
ModelESS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim350S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$47,200$96,605$134,735$148,075$197,875
Adjustments for Features0-4,590-8,840-12,590-12,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,200$92,015$125,895$135,485$185,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,880$43,470$93,345
Total Invoice$44,115$89,965$125,574$137,981$184,295
Adjustments for Features0-4,275-8,239-11,732-11,656
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,115$85,690$117,335$126,249$172,639
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,645$40,559$86,949

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

Model Year20122008200820082008
ModelESS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim350S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
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$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Night vision   $1750$1750
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$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
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 door panel trim $250$250$250$250
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
Metal pedals  $75  
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$100   
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
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
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
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   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,565$8,155$12,405$16,155$16,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,590$8,840$12,590$12,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,275-8,239-11,732-11,656

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

Model Year20122008
ModelESS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase109.3 in124.6 in
Length191.1 in205.0 in
Width71.1 in73.7 in
Height57.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested135078%
Total Not Requested37522%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested192596%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1550100%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Total Requested95076%
Total Not Requested30024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1550100%

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