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

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

Lowest Total Price: $53,845

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $41,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,895

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $42,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008200820082008
ModelGSGSGSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim350460450hS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $44,550 $53,020 $55,800 $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $39,203 $46,127 $49,104 $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100          
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,500        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500          
Adaptive cruise control 2,850 2,850 2,850        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620            
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210          
Satellite radio 486 486 486        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900 900 900        
Cargo net 59 59 59        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330     560      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200 200          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,850 2,850    
Premium II Package       2,860      
Rearview camera       750      
Rain-sensing wipers 420 80          
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,275        
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400          
Adaptive cruise control 2,280 2,280 2,280        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496            
Sunshade, rear, power 168 168          
Satellite radio 389 389 389        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760 760 760        
Cargo net 35 35 35        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 264     512      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 160 160          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,650 2,650    
Premium II Package       2,660      
Rearview camera       698      
Options (change) 8,530 7,155 5,795 7,020 2,850 0 0
Options (change) 6,927 5,827 4,739 6,520 2,650 0 0
Destination 765 765 765 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $53,845 $60,940 $61,060 $95,595 $133,725 $148,075 $197,875
Total Invoice $46,895 $52,719 $53,308 $89,026 $124,635 $137,981 $184,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,662
Model Year2008200820082008200820082008
ModelGSGSGSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim350460450hS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$53,845$60,940$61,060$95,595$133,725$148,075$197,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-850-3,725-7,975-12,025-11,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,845$59,740$60,210$91,870$125,750$136,050$185,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,895$6,365$0$33,880$44,180$94,055
Total Invoice$46,895$52,719$53,308$89,026$124,635$137,981$184,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,038-742-3,469-7,433-11,205-11,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,895$51,681$52,566$85,557$117,202$126,776$173,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,786$5,671$0$31,645$41,219$87,608

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

Model Year2008200820082008200820082008
ModelGSGSGSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim350460450hS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300     
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel     $100 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250$250
Power door closers   $300$300$300$300
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50    
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350$350
Sunshades, second row, power    $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Night vision     $1750$1750
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter$150$150$150    
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$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
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15    
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25 $25
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100    
Cassette player$50$50$50    
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Compass$0$0$0    
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments   $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100$100$100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $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-wrapped steering wheel    $150 $150
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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats     $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power recliner, second row seats     $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats     $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000    
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,590$5,790$5,440$8,315$12,565$16,615$16,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$850$3,725$7,975$12,025$11,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,038-742-3,469-7,433-11,205-11,130

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

Model Year20082008
ModelGSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.2 in124.6 in
Length190.0 in205.0 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height56.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested135087%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Total Requested95076%
Total Not Requested30024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested135087%

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