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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: $64,750

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $68,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,531

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $68,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelISS-Class
TrimFS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $56,000 $127,000
Base Invoice $49,280 $118,110
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850  
Satellite radio 486  
Cargo net 59  
Headlight washers 100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,850
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280  
Satellite radio 389  
Cargo net 35  
Headlight washers 80  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,650
Options (change) 7,985 2,850
Options (change) 6,486 2,650
Destination 765 875
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $64,750 $133,725
Total Invoice $56,531 $124,635

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,925
Model Year20082008
ModelISS-Class
TrimFS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine416hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19255/35-20
Total Price$64,750$133,725
Adjustments for Features0-8,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,750$124,950
Total Invoice$56,531$124,635
Adjustments for Features0-8,179
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,531$116,456

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

Model Year20082008
ModelISS-Class
TrimFS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Total Value of Features$3,540$12,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,179

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

Model Year20082008
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 Weight3,780 lb.4,663 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 F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%

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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