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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: $62,790

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350   
Difference: $2,596

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,950

Lexus LS 430   
Difference: $2,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelLSE-ClassE-Class
Trim430E350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,525 $50,490 $59,790
Base Invoice $49,176 $46,956 $55,605
Modern Luxury Package 4,980    
Proximity key 1,000    
Satellite radio 486    
Polished alloy wheels 1,700    
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000 4,450
Obstacle detection, rear   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    
Polished alloy wheels 850    
Premium 2 Package   2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720 4,139
Obstacle detection, rear   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) 8,166 11,425 9,805
Options (change) 6,079 10,626 9,119
Destination 695 875 875
Total Price $65,386 $62,790 $70,470
Total Invoice $55,950 $58,457 $65,599

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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: $3,726
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,455
Model Year200620122012
ModelLSE-ClassE-Class
Trim430E350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine278hp V8302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$65,386$62,790$70,470
Adjustments for Features0-1,130-2,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,386$61,660$67,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,980
Total Invoice$55,950$58,457$65,599
Adjustments for Features0-1,052-2,634
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,950$57,405$62,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,560

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

Model Year200620122012
ModelLSE-ClassE-Class
Trim430E350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Cassette player$50  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,775$3,905$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,130$2,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,052-2,634

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

Model Year20062012
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested182570%
Total Not Requested79030%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%

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