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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: $41,615 Lexus IS 250 | ||||||
| Difference: $49,280 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | IS | IS | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | S450 | S560 | AMG S63 | AMG S65 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $29,990 | $35,440 | $89,900 | $99,900 | $147,500 | $229,500 |
| Sport Package | 3,695 | 3,695 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 2,850 | 2,850 | ||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,990 | 3,990 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Sport Package | 2,956 | 2,956 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 2,280 | 2,280 | ||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,302 | 3,302 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 400 | 400 | ||||
| Options (change) | 11,035 | 11,035 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 8,938 | 8,938 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 590 | 590 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $41,615 | $47,065 | $90,895 | $100,895 | $148,495 | $232,595 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 250 | ||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class S450 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,940 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,013 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | IS | IS | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | S450 | S560 | AMG S63 | AMG S65 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 362hp V6 | 463hp V8 | 603hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | T9 | T9 | T9 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 14 | 300, 14 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 1590, 26 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 255/45-18 | 245/45-19 | 255/40-20 | 255/40-20 |
| Total Price | $41,615 | $47,065 | $90,895 | $100,895 | $148,495 | $232,595 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,050 | -8,340 | -8,540 | -13,090 | -25,440 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,615 | $46,015 | $82,555 | $92,355 | $135,405 | $207,155 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,400 | $0 | $9,800 | $52,850 | $124,600 |
Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | IS | IS | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | S450 | S560 | AMG S63 | AMG S65 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 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 | |||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | $1400 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Animal detection, night | $50 | |||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | |||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic seat belt presenters, second row | $50 | |||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | |||||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | |||||
| Night vision | $1750 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $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 | ||||||
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $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 | ||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | |||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |||||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, second row | $450 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | |||||
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | |||||
| Heated second row armrests | $100 | |||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | |||||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | |||||
| Power footrest, right rear seat | $250 | |||||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Power legrest, right second row seat | $500 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats | $150 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | |||||
| Rapid-heating front seats | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $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 | |||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,690 | $5,740 | $13,030 | $13,230 | $17,780 | $30,130 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,050 | $8,340 | $8,540 | $13,090 | $25,440 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -908 | -91 | -84 | -88 | -339 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| 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 | 74.8 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 58.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,456 lb. | 4,732 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.4 in | 59.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.9 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.7 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.7 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 30.6 in | 43.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 21% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 21% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 22% |
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