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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: $47,130

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $50,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,694

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $47,559

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Model Year2017201720172009200920092009
ModelISISISS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim200t300350S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $37,825 $40,200 $41,370 $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950
Base Invoice $35,178 $37,386 $38,474 $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024
F Sport Package 3,545 3,145 3,155        
Blind spot warning system 600 600 600        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,835 2,835 2,835        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425 425 425 950 950 950 950
Heated steering wheel 150 150 150 470 470   470
Cargo net 65 65 65        
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210 210        
Premium II Package       2,030      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,880 2,880    
iPod integration       425 425 425 425
F Sport Package 3,262 2,893 2,904        
Blind spot warning system 552 552 552        
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,616 2,616 2,616        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280 280 280 884 884 884 884
Heated steering wheel 140 140 140 437 437   437
Cargo net 39 39 39        
Sunshade, rear, power 192 192 192        
Premium II Package       1,888      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,678 2,678    
iPod integration       395 395 395 395
Options (change) 8,330 7,930 7,940 6,755 4,725 1,375 1,845
Options (change) 7,541 7,172 7,183 6,282 4,394 1,279 1,716
Destination 975 975 975 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $47,130 $49,105 $50,285 $97,980 $139,950 $152,700 $204,670
Total Invoice $43,694 $45,533 $46,632 $91,253 $130,425 $142,283 $190,615

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 200t
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,113
Model Year2017201720172009200920092009
ModelISISISS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim200t300350S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT8T6T8T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15835, 15600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$47,130$49,105$50,285$97,980$139,950$152,700$204,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-425-3,700-8,150-11,900-11,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,130$47,680$49,860$94,280$131,800$140,800$192,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$2,730$0$37,520$46,520$98,465
Total Invoice$43,694$45,533$46,632$91,253$130,425$142,283$190,615
Adjustments for Features0-1,321-394-3,446-7,595-11,088-11,106
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,694$44,212$46,238$87,807$122,830$131,195$179,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$518$2,544$0$35,023$43,388$91,702

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

Model Year2017201720172009200920092009
ModelISISISS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim200t300350S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300    
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
AWD $1700     
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0    
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250$250
Power door closers   $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350$350
Remote app$25$25$25    
Sunshades, second row, power    $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100    
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0$0    
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200    
Lane departure warning$200$200$200    
Night vision     $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50    
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter$150$150$150    
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75    
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15    
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25 $25
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0    
Aux input$50$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
HD radio$50$50$50    
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
USB port$25$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Boost gauge$75      
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments   $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100$100$100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Performance meter$150$150$150    
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500$500
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
Folding second row seats$300$300$300    
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150 $150
Massage, driver seat    $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats     $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75  
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$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0    
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50    
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0 $0
Total Value of Features$7,415$8,840$7,840$11,115$15,565$19,315$19,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$425$3,700$8,150$11,900$11,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,321-394-3,446-7,595-11,088-11,106

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

Model Year20172009
ModelISS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.2 in124.6 in
Length184.3 in205.0 in
Width71.3 in73.7 in
Height56.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested112545%
Total Not Requested137555%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested92542%
Total Not Requested130058%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested162556%
Total Not Requested130044%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%

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 system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested115074%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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 system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested115074%

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