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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: $81,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,531

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $79,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelISS-Class
TrimFS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $56,000 $140,000
Base Invoice $49,280 $130,200
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  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Illuminated door sill trim plates   1,350
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  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Illuminated door sill trim plates   1,256
Options (change) 7,985 4,300
Options (change) 6,486 4,000
Destination 765 905
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $64,750 $146,205
Total Invoice $56,531 $136,105

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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: $70,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,334
Model Year20082013
ModelISS-Class
TrimFS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine416hp V8536hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19255/35-20
Total Price$64,750$146,205
Adjustments for Features0-11,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,750$135,205
Total Invoice$56,531$136,105
Adjustments for Features0-10,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,531$125,865

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

Model Year20082013
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 
AC power outlet $100
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
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
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
Crosswind stabilization $50
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,040$14,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,240

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

Model Year20082013
ModelISS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase107.5 in124.6 in
Length180.1 in206.5 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height56.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,780 lb.4,916 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 in59.9 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 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft316.4 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 link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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