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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: $47,519

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $53,303

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,953

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $49,594

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201620162016
ModelISISISS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim200t300350S550eAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $37,825 $40,200 $41,370 $95,650 $143,250 $224,650
Base Invoice $35,178 $37,386 $38,474 $88,955 $133,223 $208,925
F Sport Package 3,545 3,145 3,155      
Blind spot warning system 600 600 600      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,835 2,835 2,835      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500      
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210 210      
Cargo net 65 65 65      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425 425 425      
Heated steering wheel 150 150 150 490    
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 500    
Driver Assistance Package       2,800 2,800  
Premium Package       4,500    
F Sport Package 3,262 2,893 2,904      
Blind spot warning system 552 552 552      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,616 2,616 2,616      
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460      
Sunshade, rear, power 192 192 192      
Cargo net 39 39 39      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280 280 280      
Heated steering wheel 140 140 140 456    
Rear spoiler 259 259 259 465    
Driver Assistance Package       2,604 2,604  
Premium Package       4,185    
Options (change) 8,719 8,319 8,329 8,290 2,800 0
Options (change) 7,800 7,431 7,442 7,710 2,604 0
Destination 975 975 975 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 2,100
Total Price $47,519 $49,494 $50,674 $100,822 $146,975 $227,675
Total Invoice $43,953 $45,792 $46,891 $93,547 $136,752 $211,950

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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: $43,853
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,826
Model Year201720172017201620162016
ModelISISISS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim200t300350S550eAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6329hp V6 PiH577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T6T8T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15835, 15590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18255/45-18255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$47,519$49,494$50,674$100,822$146,975$227,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-425-9,450-11,725-22,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,519$48,069$50,249$91,372$135,250$204,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$2,730$0$43,878$113,328
Total Invoice$43,953$45,792$46,891$93,547$136,752$211,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,318-393-8,768-10,909-21,388
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,953$44,474$46,498$84,779$125,843$190,562
Cost Above Minimum$0$521$2,545$0$41,064$105,783

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

Model Year201720172017201620162016
ModelISISISS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim200t300350S550eAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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$1200
RWD$0 $0$0 $0
AWD $1700  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850
Eco accelerator   $100  
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 $100
Power door closers   $300$300$300
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Remote climate control   $25$25$25
Remote start via app   $75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night     $50
Around view cameras     $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row     $50
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0$0   
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200   
Lane keeping assist   $400$400$400
Night vision     $1750
Pedestrian detection, night     $50
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Console with shifter$150$150$150   
Console without shifter   $150$150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer   $200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system   $50$50$50
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade   $100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15   
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack   $0  
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Radar-based brake regeneration   $200  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Front splitter spoiler    $200$200
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     $1200
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)   $25$25$25
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Boost gauge$75     
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Performance meter$150$150$150   
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row     $450
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Heated front row armrests     $100
Heated second row armrests     $100
Heated second row seats     $200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather headliner     $1000
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Massage, second row seats     $150
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats     $150
Metal pedals$75$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 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats     $225
Power footrest, right rear seat     $250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats     $75
Power legrest, right second row seat     $500
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, second row seats     $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats     $150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats     $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0   
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50   
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension     $500
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$6,390$7,815$6,815$15,840$18,115$29,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$425$9,450$11,725$22,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,318-393-8,768-10,909-21,388

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

Model Year20172016
ModelISS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.2 in124.6 in
Length184.3 in206.5 in
Width71.3 in74.8 in
Height56.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.4,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested187575%
Total Not Requested62525%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested167575%
Total Not Requested55025%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested237581%
Total Not Requested55019%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested105039%
Total Not Requested162561%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

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