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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: $60,100

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $14,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,824

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $13,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelGSGSE-ClassE-Class
Trim350450hE550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,600 $61,330 $59,790 $88,900
Base Invoice $45,198 $57,037 $55,605 $82,677
Navigation system 0 1,735    
Lane departure prevention 500 500    
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000    
Luxury and Cold Weather Packages 6,475      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 970 970
Blind spot warning system 700 700    
Power trunk closer 400 400    
Premium 1 Package     4,450 2,550
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950
Active Multicontour Driver Seat     660  
Premium 2 Package     2,450 2,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720  
Rear side airbags     420 420
Sunshades, second row     380 380
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590  
Heated second row seats     625  
Navigation system 0 1,603    
Lane departure prevention 460 460    
Adaptive cruise control 1,840 1,840    
Luxury and Cold Weather Packages 5,959      
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430 902 902
Blind spot warning system 644 644    
Power trunk closer 368 368    
Premium 1 Package     4,139 2,372
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744
Active Multicontour Driver Seat     614  
Premium 2 Package     2,279 2,279
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669  
Rear side airbags     391 391
Sunshades, second row     353 353
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549  
Heated second row seats     581  
Options (change) 10,575 5,835 14,215 9,720
Options (change) 9,701 5,345 13,221 9,041
Destination 925 925 875 875
Total Price $60,100 $68,090 $74,880 $99,495
Total Invoice $55,824 $63,307 $69,701 $92,593

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,697
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelGSGSE-ClassE-Class
Trim350450hE550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6286hp V6 H402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8CVT-6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$60,100$68,090$74,880$99,495
Adjustments for Features-1,5500-2,815-2,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,550$68,090$72,065$96,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,540$0$24,640
Total Invoice$55,824$63,307$69,701$92,593
Adjustments for Features-1,4400-2,620-2,596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,384$63,307$67,081$89,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,923$0$22,916

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

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelGSGSE-ClassE-Class
Trim350450hE550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Remote app$25$25  
Sunshades, second row$125 $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver attention monitor$500$500  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$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$15  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
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
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
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   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
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 $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$7,090$5,540$8,355$8,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,550$0$2,815$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4400-2,620-2,596

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

Model Year20152012
ModelGSE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in113.1 in
Length190.7 in191.7 in
Width72.4 in73.0 in
Height57.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.8 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
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury and Cold Weather Packages
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heavy-duty heater0No
Wiper de-icer25No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
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 row125Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested230067%
Total Not Requested111533%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested225086%
Total Not Requested36514%
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%
Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested122580%
Total Not Requested31520%
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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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