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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: $52,185

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $41,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,567

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $41,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820142014
ModelGSGSGSS-ClassS-Class
Trim350460450hS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $44,550 $53,020 $55,800 $92,900 $139,500
Base Invoice $39,203 $46,127 $49,104 $86,397 $129,735
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,500    
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500      
Tires, run-flat 1,190 320 320    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330       0
Satellite radio 486 486 486    
Cargo net 59 59 59    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620        
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200 200      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900 900 900    
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,275    
Rain-sensing wipers 420 80      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400      
Tires, run-flat 952 256 256    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 264       0
Satellite radio 389 389 389    
Cargo net 35 35 35    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496        
Sunshade, rear, power 168 168      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 160 160      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760 760 760    
Options (change) 6,870 4,625 3,265 0 0
Options (change) 5,599 3,803 2,715 0 0
Destination 765 765 765 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $52,185 $58,410 $58,530 $93,825 $140,425
Total Invoice $45,567 $50,695 $51,284 $87,322 $130,660

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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: $37,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,460
Model Year20082008200820142014
ModelGSGSGSS-ClassS-Class
Trim350460450hS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H449hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18255/45-18255/40-20
Total Price$52,185$58,410$58,530$93,825$140,425
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-850-4,615-9,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,185$57,210$57,680$89,210$130,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,025$5,495$0$41,775
Total Invoice$45,567$50,695$51,284$87,322$130,660
Adjustments for Features0-1,041-745-4,295-8,784
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,567$49,654$50,539$83,027$121,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,087$4,972$0$38,849

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

Model Year20082008200820142014
ModelGSGSGSS-ClassS-Class
Trim350460450hS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Power door closers   $300$300
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50  
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Remote app   $25$25
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshades, second row, power    $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$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$15  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Front splitter spoiler    $200
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100$100
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Cassette player$50$50$50  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
HD radio   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Metal pedals    $75
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$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,165$6,365$6,015$9,780$14,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$850$4,615$9,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,041-745-4,295-8,784

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

Model Year20082014
ModelGSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.2 in124.6 in
Length190.0 in206.5 in
Width71.7 in74.8 in
Height56.1 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.4,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft316.3 ft3

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