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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: $61,964

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $40,468

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,518

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $37,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelGSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim350S550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $48,600 $94,400 $94,400 $141,450 $160,500 $222,000
Base Invoice $45,198 $87,792 $87,792 $131,549 $149,265 $206,460
Adaptive cruise control 2,000          
Navigation system 0          
Luxury and Cold Weather Packages 6,475          
Head-up display (HUD) 900 990 990 990    
Blind spot warning system 700          
Lane departure prevention 500          
Obstacle detection, rear 500          
Cargo net 64          
Power trunk closer 400          
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,800    
Premium Package   4,500 4,500      
Heated steering wheel   490 490      
Wood trim, alternative type   800 800 800 800 800
Wood trim, expanded coverage   950 950 950    
Heated second row seats   620 620 620    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0   0
Adaptive cruise control 1,840          
Navigation system 0          
Luxury and Cold Weather Packages 5,959          
Head-up display (HUD) 828 921 921 921    
Blind spot warning system 644          
Lane departure prevention 460          
Obstacle detection, rear 430          
Cargo net 38          
Power trunk closer 368          
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,604    
Premium Package   4,185 4,185      
Heated steering wheel   456 456      
Wood trim, alternative type   744 744 744 744 744
Wood trim, expanded coverage   884 884 884    
Heated second row seats   577 577 577    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0   0
Options (change) 12,439 11,150 11,150 6,160 800 800
Options (change) 11,395 10,371 10,371 5,730 744 744
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100
Total Price $61,964 $106,475 $102,432 $148,535 $163,925 $225,825
Total Invoice $57,518 $99,088 $95,045 $138,204 $152,634 $210,229

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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: $34,478
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,969
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelGSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim350S550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine306hp V6449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT8T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$61,964$106,475$102,432$148,535$163,925$225,825
Adjustments for Features0-5,665-5,990-8,465-18,365-19,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,964$100,810$96,442$140,070$145,560$206,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,368$0$43,628$49,118$110,218
Total Invoice$57,518$99,088$95,045$138,204$152,634$210,229
Adjustments for Features0-5,272-5,558-7,876-17,100-17,841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,518$93,816$89,487$130,328$135,534$192,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,329$0$40,841$46,047$102,901

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

Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelGSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim350S550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500
Sunshades, second row$125     
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Animal detection, night    $50$50
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row    $50$50
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Driver attention monitor$500     
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Lane departure prevention$150     
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Night vision    $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15     
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250 $250
Radar-based brake regeneration  $200   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200 $200
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125     
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25     
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0     
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Chronometer   $100 $100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers$50     
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row    $450$450
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100     
Heated front row armrests    $100$100
Heated second row armrests    $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather headliner     $1000
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats    $150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150
Metal pedals   $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225
Power footrest, right rear seat    $250$250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power legrest, right second row seat    $500$500
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100     
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100     
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100     
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500$5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500$500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200     
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$7,790$13,455$13,780$16,255$26,155$26,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,665$5,990$8,465$18,365$19,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,272-5,558-7,876-17,100-17,841

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

Model Year20152015
ModelGSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.2 in124.6 in
Length190.7 in206.5 in
Width72.4 in74.8 in
Height57.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.4,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft316.3 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
Remote app25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Cold Weather Packages
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Heavy-duty heater0No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
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
Wood trim, alternative type0Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
235/40VR19 tires400No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested272580%
Total Not Requested69020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested95036%
Total Not Requested172564%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested95036%
Total Not Requested172564%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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