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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: $71,045

Lexus GS 450h F Sport   
Difference: $30,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,916

Lexus GS 450h F Sport   
Difference: $28,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelGSS-Class
Trim450h F SportS400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $68,680 $91,850
Base Invoice $63,824 $85,421
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Cargo net 65  
Power trunk closer 400  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425 950
Driver Assistance Package   2,900
Premium 2 Package   3,630
Heated steering wheel   490
Obstacle detection, rear 430  
Cargo net 39  
Power trunk closer 368  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280 884
Driver Assistance Package   2,697
Premium 2 Package   3,376
Heated steering wheel   456
Options (change) 1,390 7,970
Options (change) 1,117 7,413
Destination 975 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $71,045 $101,695
Total Invoice $65,916 $94,709

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 450h F Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,163
Model Year20172012
ModelGSS-Class
Trim450h F SportS400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine286hp V6 H275hp V6 H
TransmissionCVT-6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/34 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19255/45-18
Total Price$71,045$101,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,045$99,945
Total Invoice$65,916$94,709
Adjustments for Features0-1,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,916$93,079

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

Model Year20172012
ModelGSS-Class
Trim450h F SportS400 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
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers $300
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,715$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,630

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

Model Year20172012
ModelGSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.2 in124.6 in
Length192.1 in206.5 in
Width72.4 in73.7 in
Height57.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,112 lb.4,630 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume16.2 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 system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%

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