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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: $46,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,115

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $42,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010201020102010
ModelESS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim350S400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $36,725 $87,950 $91,600 $133,550 $149,700 $201,150
Base Invoice $34,400 $81,794 $85,188 $124,202 $139,221 $187,070
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065          
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535          
Adaptive cruise control 1,500          
Obstacle detection, rear 500          
Driver Assistance Package   2,900 2,900 2,900    
Premium 1 Package   1,380        
Panoramic sunroof   1,070 1,070 1,070    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   580        
Heated steering wheel       0   0
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,749          
Ultra Luxury Package 3,251          
Adaptive cruise control 1,380          
Obstacle detection, rear 460          
Driver Assistance Package   2,697 2,697 2,697    
Premium 1 Package   1,283        
Panoramic sunroof   995 995 995    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   539        
Heated steering wheel       0   0
Options (change) 9,600 5,930 3,970 3,970 0 0
Options (change) 8,840 5,514 3,692 3,692 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,150 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $47,200 $93,605 $97,445 $141,395 $153,575 $205,025
Total Invoice $44,115 $87,033 $90,755 $131,769 $143,096 $190,945

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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: $41,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,813
Model Year201220102010201020102010
ModelESS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim350S400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine268hp V6275hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$47,200$93,605$97,445$141,395$153,575$205,025
Adjustments for Features0-4,415-4,515-10,215-14,915-14,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,200$89,190$92,930$131,180$138,660$190,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,740$41,990$49,470$100,895
Total Invoice$44,115$87,033$90,755$131,769$143,096$190,945
Adjustments for Features0-4,105-4,205-9,520-13,897-13,914
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,115$82,928$86,550$122,249$129,199$177,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,622$39,321$46,271$94,103

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

Model Year201220102010201020102010
ModelESS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim350S400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250  $250$250$250
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$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225     
Knee airbag, driver$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Night vision    $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50
Rearview camera$200  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15     
Wiper de-icer $25$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$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25     
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0     
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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$250
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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
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$1000   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50
Polished alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,965$8,380$8,480$14,180$18,880$18,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,415$4,515$10,215$14,915$14,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,105-4,205-9,520-13,897-13,914

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

Model Year20122010
ModelESS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase109.3 in124.6 in
Length191.1 in206.5 in
Width71.1 in73.7 in
Height57.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.4,456 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 in59.9 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 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft316.4 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 S400 Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power decklid300No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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