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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: $59,130

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $4,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,926

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $4,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelGSGSE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim350450hE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $47,250 $59,450 $49,800 $56,590
Base Invoice $43,945 $55,291 $46,314 $52,629
Navigation system 1,735 1,735    
Luxury Package 5,750      
RWD 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 970 970
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000    
Lane departure prevention 500 500    
Blind spot warning system 500 500    
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
Rear side airbags     420 420
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     780 780
Appearance Package       1,270
Navigation system 1,603 1,603    
Luxury Package 5,293      
RWD 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430 902 902
Adaptive cruise control 1,840 1,840    
Lane departure prevention 460 460    
Blind spot warning system 460 460    
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
Rear side airbags     391 391
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     725 725
Appearance Package       1,181
Options (change) 10,985 5,235 12,950 14,220
Options (change) 10,086 4,793 12,044 13,225
Destination 895 895 875 875
Total Price $59,130 $65,580 $63,625 $71,685
Total Invoice $54,926 $60,979 $59,233 $66,729

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,161
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelGSGSE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim350450hE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine306hp V6286hp V6 H302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT6CVT-6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$59,130$65,580$63,625$71,685
Adjustments for Features-9600-1,115-1,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,170$65,580$62,510$69,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,410$0$7,185
Total Invoice$54,926$60,979$59,233$66,729
Adjustments for Features-8920-1,038-1,852
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,034$60,979$58,195$64,877
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,945$0$6,682

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

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelGSGSE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim350450hE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $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
Heated steering wheel $100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Driver attention monitor$500$500  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Cargo Management 
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
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15  
Wiper de-icer $25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat$150 $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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,050$6,090$7,205$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$960$0$1,115$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments-8920-1,038-1,852

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

Model Year20132012
ModelGSE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.2 in108.7 in
Length190.7 in185.0 in
Width72.4 in70.3 in
Height57.3 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
235/45VR18 tires400No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested227572%
Total Not Requested90028%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested195084%
Total Not Requested36516%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95053%
Total Not Requested85047%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested195084%
Total Not Requested36516%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95053%
Total Not Requested85047%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%

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