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

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

Lowest Total Price: $40,524

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $54,511

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,097

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $53,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008200820082008
ModelISISS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim250350S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $30,255 $35,705 $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $26,623 $31,420 $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500        
Navigation system 2,550 2,550        
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495        
Headlight washers 100 100        
Cargo net 59 59        
Sunroof 0 0        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,850 2,850    
Premium II Package     2,860      
Rearview camera     750      
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280        
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400        
Navigation system 2,168 2,168        
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796        
Headlight washers 80 80        
Cargo net 35 35        
Sunroof 0 0        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,650 2,650    
Premium II Package     2,660      
Rearview camera     698      
Options (change) 9,554 9,554 6,460 2,850 0 0
Options (change) 7,759 7,759 6,008 2,650 0 0
Destination 715 715 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $40,524 $45,974 $95,035 $133,725 $148,075 $197,875
Total Invoice $35,097 $39,894 $88,514 $124,635 $137,981 $184,295

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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: $48,711
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,015
Model Year200720072008200820082008
ModelISISS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim250350S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine204hp V6306hp V6382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionM6T6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$40,524$45,974$95,035$133,725$148,075$197,875
Adjustments for Features0-950-5,800-9,325-13,450-13,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,524$45,024$89,235$124,400$134,625$184,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0$35,165$45,390$95,265
Total Invoice$35,097$39,894$88,514$124,635$137,981$184,295
Adjustments for Features0-824-5,402-8,691-12,533-12,457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,097$39,070$83,112$115,944$125,448$171,838
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,973$0$32,832$42,336$88,726

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

Model Year200720072008200820082008
ModelISISS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim250350S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Night vision    $1750$1750
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
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
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15    
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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 $150
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
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 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$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$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 tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,165$4,115$8,965$12,490$16,615$16,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$5,800$9,325$13,450$13,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-824-5,402-8,691-12,533-12,457

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

Model Year20072008
ModelISS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase107.5 in124.6 in
Length180.1 in205.0 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height56.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested232589%
Total Not Requested27511%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested232589%
Total Not Requested27511%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested135087%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Total Requested95076%
Total Not Requested30024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested135087%

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