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Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $40,275 Lexus IS 250 | ||||||||
| Difference: $56,350 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,863 Lexus IS 250 | ||||||||
| Difference: $55,130 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | IS | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $29,990 | $35,440 | $91,850 | $92,550 | $94,500 | $139,300 | $159,500 | $210,900 |
| Base Invoice | $26,389 | $31,186 | $85,421 | $86,072 | $87,885 | $129,549 | $148,335 | $196,137 |
| Navigation system | 2,550 | 2,550 | ||||||
| Sport Package | 3,695 | 3,695 | ||||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 2,850 | 2,850 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | ||||||
| Headlight washers | 100 | 100 | ||||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,900 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,168 | 2,168 | ||||||
| Sport Package | 2,956 | 2,956 | ||||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 2,280 | 2,280 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 400 | 400 | ||||||
| Headlight washers | 80 | 80 | ||||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,697 | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | ||||
| Options (change) | 9,695 | 9,695 | 2,900 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 7,884 | 7,884 | 2,697 | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 590 | 590 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,600 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $40,275 | $45,725 | $96,625 | $97,375 | $99,325 | $144,125 | $162,975 | $213,875 |
| Total Invoice | $34,863 | $39,660 | $89,993 | $90,691 | $92,504 | $134,168 | $151,810 | $199,112 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,560 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,874 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | IS | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 275hp V6 H | 240hp V6 D | 429hp V8 | 536hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 194, 12 | 194, 12 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 1200, 15 | 1200, 15 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-19 | 255/35-20 |
| Total Price | $40,275 | $45,725 | $96,625 | $97,375 | $99,325 | $144,125 | $162,975 | $213,875 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,050 | -6,840 | -8,540 | -6,790 | -11,915 | -17,640 | -17,640 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,275 | $44,675 | $89,785 | $88,835 | $92,535 | $132,210 | $145,335 | $196,235 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,400 | $950 | $0 | $3,700 | $43,375 | $56,500 | $107,400 |
| Total Invoice | $34,863 | $39,660 | $89,993 | $90,691 | $92,504 | $134,168 | $151,810 | $199,112 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -911 | -6,371 | -7,954 | -6,324 | -11,092 | -16,432 | -16,422 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,863 | $38,749 | $83,622 | $82,737 | $86,180 | $123,076 | $135,378 | $182,690 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,886 | $885 | $0 | $3,443 | $40,339 | $52,641 | $99,953 |
Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | IS | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||||||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $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 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | ||||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | ||||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $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 | ||||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | ||||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,515 | $4,565 | $10,355 | $12,055 | $10,305 | $15,430 | $21,155 | $21,155 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,050 | $6,840 | $8,540 | $6,790 | $11,915 | $17,640 | $17,640 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -911 | -6,371 | -7,954 | -6,324 | -11,092 | -16,432 | -16,422 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 180.1 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,456 lb. | 4,631 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.4 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 59.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.9 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.7 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.7 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 59.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 30.6 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 11% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 89% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 11% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 89% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 11% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 89% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 11% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 89% |
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