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

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Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,380

Lexus GS 300   
Difference: $44,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,789

Lexus GS 300   
Difference: $44,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelGSGSE-Class
Trim300430E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,150 $51,375 $81,800
Base Invoice $37,971 $44,694 $76,074
Rain-sensing wipers 525 225  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 1,100
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210  
Navigation system 2,250 2,250  
Adaptive cruise control 2,850 2,850 3,110
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200 200  
Lighting Package     990
Premium Package     3,650
Bluetooth cell phone link     925
Proximity key     1,080
Power trunk closer     510
Rain-sensing wipers 420 180  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 1,023
Sunroof 800 800  
Sunshade, rear, power 168 168  
Navigation system 1,895 1,895  
Adaptive cruise control 2,280 2,280 2,892
Cooled or ventilated front seats 160 160  
Lighting Package     921
Premium Package     3,395
Bluetooth cell phone link     860
Proximity key     1,004
Power trunk closer     474
Options (change) 7,535 7,235 11,365
Options (change) 6,123 5,883 10,569
Destination 695 695 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $51,380 $59,305 $95,640
Total Invoice $44,789 $51,272 $89,118

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,207
Model Year200620062006
ModelGSGSE-Class
Trim300430E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp V6300hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$51,380$59,305$95,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,380$57,805$92,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,425$0
Total Invoice$44,789$51,272$89,118
Adjustments for Features0-1,297-3,122
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,789$49,975$85,996
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,186$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year200620062006
ModelGSGSE-Class
Trim300430E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50 
Power trunk closer  $350
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,140$4,640$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,297-3,122

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20062006
ModelGSE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in112.4 in
Length190.0 in189.7 in
Width71.7 in71.7 in
Height56.1 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested132565%
Total Not Requested72535%

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