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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: $61,720

Lexus GS 450h   
Difference: $34,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,460

Lexus GS 450h   
Difference: $34,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelGSS-Class
Trim450hS400 HYBRID
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $56,400 $91,000
Base Invoice $50,196 $84,630
Navigation system 1,500  
Adaptive cruise control 2,850  
Satellite radio 486  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900  
Cargo net 59  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Navigation system 1,275  
Adaptive cruise control 2,280  
Satellite radio 389  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760  
Cargo net 35  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Options (change) 5,795 2,950
Options (change) 4,739 2,744
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax -1,300 1,000
Total Price $61,720 $95,825
Total Invoice $54,460 $89,249

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 450h
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,995
Model Year20092011
ModelGSS-Class
Trim450hS400 HYBRID
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine292hp V6 H275hp V6 H
TransmissionCVT-6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/45-18
Total Price$61,720$95,825
Adjustments for Features0-3,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,720$92,825
Total Invoice$54,460$89,249
Adjustments for Features0-2,794
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,460$86,455

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

Model Year20092011
ModelGSS-Class
Trim450hS400 HYBRID
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power door closers $300
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,140$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,794

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

Model Year20092011
ModelGSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.2 in124.6 in
Length190.0 in206.5 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height56.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,134 lb.4,474 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 in59.9 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 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

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