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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: $67,624

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $71,856

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,803

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $69,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelISS-Class
TrimFS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $60,660 $131,350
Base Invoice $54,594 $122,156
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,925  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Cargo net 64  
Headlight washers 100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,880
iPod integration   425
Illuminated door sill trim plates   950
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,489  
Obstacle detection, rear 430  
Adaptive cruise control 1,290  
Cargo net 39  
Headlight washers 86  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,678
iPod integration   395
Illuminated door sill trim plates   884
Options (change) 6,089 4,255
Options (change) 5,334 3,957
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $67,624 $139,480
Total Invoice $60,803 $129,988

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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: $63,106
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,030
Model Year20112009
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$67,624$139,480
Adjustments for Features0-8,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,624$130,730
Total Invoice$60,803$129,988
Adjustments for Features0-8,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,803$121,833

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

Model Year20112009
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
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 audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
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
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
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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$3,190$11,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,155

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

Model Year20112009
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 player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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 alert200Yes
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested115074%

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