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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: $50,584

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $45,976

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,206

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $44,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102009200920092009
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 $45,600 $54,070 $57,450 $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950
Base Invoice $41,040 $48,121 $51,704 $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100          
Navigation system 165 165 1,665        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500          
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500 1,500        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330            
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620            
Cargo net 59 59 59        
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200 200          
Premium II Package       2,030      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,880 2,880    
iPod integration       425 425 425 425
Rain-sensing wipers 420 80          
Navigation system 148 148 1,423        
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400          
Adaptive cruise control 1,200 1,200 1,200        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 264            
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496            
Cargo net 35 35 35        
Sunshade, rear, power 168 168          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 160 160          
Premium II Package       1,888      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,678 2,678    
iPod integration       395 395 395 395
Options (change) 4,109 2,734 3,224 5,335 3,305 425 425
Options (change) 3,291 2,191 2,658 4,961 3,073 395 395
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $50,584 $57,679 $60,249 $96,560 $138,530 $151,750 $203,250
Total Invoice $45,206 $51,187 $53,937 $89,932 $129,104 $141,399 $189,294

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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: $42,176
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,187
Model Year2010201020102009200920092009
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$50,584$57,679$60,249$96,560$138,530$151,750$203,250
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-850-3,800-8,250-12,100-12,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,584$56,479$59,399$92,760$130,280$139,650$191,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,895$8,815$0$37,520$46,890$98,465
Total Invoice$45,206$51,187$53,937$89,932$129,104$141,399$189,294
Adjustments for Features0-1,065-761-3,539-7,689-11,275-11,199
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,206$50,122$53,176$86,393$121,415$130,124$178,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,916$7,970$0$35,022$43,731$91,702

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

Model Year2010201020102009200920092009
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
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 audio streaming$25$25$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100    
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
USB port$25$25$25    
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$4,415$5,615$5,265$8,215$12,665$16,515$16,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$850$3,800$8,250$12,100$12,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,065-761-3,539-7,689-11,275-11,199

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

Model Year20102009
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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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