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Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,580

Lexus GS 300   
Difference: $11,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,949

Lexus GS 300   
Difference: $13,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelGSGSE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim300430E350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $43,150 $51,375 $49,800 $56,590
Base Invoice $37,971 $44,694 $46,314 $52,629
Rain-sensing wipers 525 225    
Adaptive cruise control 2,850 2,850    
Navigation system 2,250 2,250    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 970 970
Sunroof 1,000 1,000    
Rear spoiler 200 200 300 300
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200 200    
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210    
Premium 2 Package     2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package     4,000 4,000
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     780 780
Rain-sensing wipers 420 180    
Adaptive cruise control 2,280 2,280    
Navigation system 1,895 1,895    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 902 902
Sunroof 800 800    
Rear spoiler 160 160 279 279
Cooled or ventilated front seats 160 160    
Sunshade, rear, power 168 168    
Premium 2 Package     2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package     3,720 3,720
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     725 725
Options (change) 7,735 7,435 12,170 12,170
Options (change) 6,283 6,043 11,318 11,318
Destination 695 695 875 875
Total Price $51,580 $59,505 $62,845 $69,635
Total Invoice $44,949 $51,432 $58,507 $64,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,309
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelGSGSE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim300430E350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine245hp V6300hp V8302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$51,580$59,505$62,845$69,635
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-3,490-3,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,580$58,005$59,355$65,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,425$0$6,290
Total Invoice$44,949$51,432$58,507$64,822
Adjustments for Features0-1,296-3,249-3,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,949$50,136$55,258$61,108
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,187$0$5,850

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelGSGSE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim300430E350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Cassette player$50$50  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,415$4,915$6,905$7,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$3,490$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,296-3,249-3,714

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20062012
ModelGSE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.2 in108.7 in
Length190.0 in185.0 in
Width71.7 in70.3 in
Height56.1 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132557%
Total Not Requested99043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132557%
Total Not Requested99043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

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