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Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,700

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350   
Difference: $1,986

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,100

Lexus LS 430   
Difference: $2,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelLSE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim430E350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,525 $49,400 $57,100 $87,600
Base Invoice $49,176 $45,942 $53,103 $81,468
Modern Luxury Package 4,980      
Proximity key 1,000      
Satellite radio 486      
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000 4,450 2,550
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590  
Heated second row seats   625 625  
Modern Luxury Package 4,040      
Proximity key 800      
Satellite radio 389      
Premium 2 Package   2,279 2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720 4,139 2,372
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549  
Heated second row seats   581 581  
Options (change) 6,466 11,425 9,805 5,970
Options (change) 5,229 10,626 9,119 5,553
Destination 695 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $63,686 $61,700 $67,780 $96,145
Total Invoice $55,100 $57,443 $63,097 $89,596

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus LS 430
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,091
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,314
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelLSE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim430E350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine278hp V8268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18
Total Price$63,686$61,700$67,780$96,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,105-2,605-3,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,686$60,595$65,175$92,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,580$32,395
Total Invoice$55,100$57,443$63,097$89,596
Adjustments for Features0-1,029-2,425-2,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,100$56,414$60,672$86,656
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,258$30,242

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year2006201120112011
ModelLSE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim430E350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  $150
Console without shifter $150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Residual heat $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Cassette player$50   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,775$3,880$5,380$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,105$2,605$3,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,029-2,425-2,940

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20062011
ModelLSE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.2 in113.1 in
Length197.4 in191.7 in
Width72.0 in73.0 in
Height58.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume20.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152566%
Total Not Requested79034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested182570%
Total Not Requested79030%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested130075%
Total Not Requested44025%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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