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Lexus HS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus HS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,405

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $50,667

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,715

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $48,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015201520152015
ModelHSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim250h PremiumS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $39,800 $94,400 $94,400 $141,450 $160,500 $222,000
Base Invoice $36,218 $87,792 $87,792 $131,549 $149,265 $206,460
LED headlights 1,805          
Technology Package 3,900          
Navigation Package 2,125          
Wide-view front camera 700          
Rear spoiler 200   500      
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,800    
Premium Package   4,500 4,500      
Head-up display (HUD)   990 990 990    
LED headlights 1,552          
Technology Package 3,354          
Navigation Package 1,942          
Wide-view front camera 602          
Rear spoiler 172   465      
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,604    
Premium Package   4,185 4,185      
Head-up display (HUD)   921 921 921    
Options (change) 8,730 8,290 8,790 3,790 0 0
Options (change) 7,622 7,710 8,175 3,525 0 0
Destination 875 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100
Total Price $49,405 $103,615 $100,072 $146,165 $163,125 $225,025
Total Invoice $44,715 $96,427 $92,849 $135,999 $151,890 $209,485

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus HS 250h Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,687
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,802
Model Year201220152015201520152015
ModelHSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim250h PremiumS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine147hp I4 H449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionCVTT7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$49,405$103,615$100,072$146,165$163,125$225,025
Adjustments for Features0-8,455-8,980-11,355-21,455-22,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,405$95,160$91,092$134,810$141,670$202,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,068$0$43,718$50,578$111,678
Total Invoice$44,715$96,427$92,849$135,999$151,890$209,485
Adjustments for Features0-7,868-8,332-10,565-19,977-20,718
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,715$88,559$84,517$125,434$131,913$188,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,042$0$40,917$47,396$104,250

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

Model Year201220152015201520152015
ModelHSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim250h PremiumS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $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
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225
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
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, 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
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
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
Wide-view front camera$150     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$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$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Water-repellent front-door glass$15     
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Dual-mode exhaust   $250 $250
Radar-based brake regeneration  $200   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
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
Rear spoiler$200 $200   
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
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
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Chronometer   $100 $100
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, 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   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer $75$75$75$75$75
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
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250   $250$250
Leather headliner     $1000
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats    $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150
Metal pedals   $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50     
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500$5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $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  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,915$14,370$14,895$17,270$27,370$28,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,455$8,980$11,355$21,455$22,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,868-8,332-10,565-19,977-20,718

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

Model Year20122015
ModelHSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase106.3 in124.6 in
Length184.8 in206.5 in
Width70.3 in74.8 in
Height59.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.4,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume12.1 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested195080%
Total Not Requested50020%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested60032%
Total Not Requested130068%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95036%
Total Not Requested172564%

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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested60032%
Total Not Requested130068%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95036%
Total Not Requested172564%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested60032%
Total Not Requested130068%

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