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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: $66,160

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350   
Difference: $9,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,592

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350   
Difference: $2,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelLSE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim460E350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,900 $50,490 $59,790 $88,900
Base Invoice $53,940 $46,956 $55,605 $82,677
Navigation system 3,115      
Comfort Plus Package 3,620      
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850      
Power door closers 395      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 970 970 970
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900      
Semi-automated parking system 700      
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000 4,450 2,550
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Rear side airbags   420 420 420
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590  
Heated second row seats   625 625  
Navigation system 2,602      
Comfort Plus Package 2,896      
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280      
Power door closers 316      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 902 902 902
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760      
Semi-automated parking system 560      
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744
Premium 2 Package   2,279 2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720 4,139 2,372
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669  
Rear side airbags   391 391 391
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549  
Heated second row seats   581 581  
Options (change) 12,080 14,795 13,175 9,340
Options (change) 9,814 13,761 12,254 8,688
Destination 765 875 875 875
Total Price $75,745 $66,160 $73,840 $99,115
Total Invoice $64,519 $61,592 $68,734 $92,240

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,406
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelLSE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim460E350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$75,745$66,160$73,840$99,115
Adjustments for Features0-515-2,215-2,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,745$65,645$71,625$96,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,980$30,780
Total Invoice$64,519$61,592$68,734$92,240
Adjustments for Features0-479-2,062-2,503
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,519$61,113$66,672$89,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,559$28,624

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

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelLSE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim460E350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel$100   
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power door closers$300   
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
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
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
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   
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
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200   
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
Memory system, second row seats$150   
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, second row seats$150   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150   
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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,390$5,905$7,605$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$515$2,215$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-479-2,062-2,503

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

Model Year20082012
ModelLSE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in113.1 in
Length198.0 in191.7 in
Width73.8 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,245 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear side airbags300Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested107557%
Total Not Requested82543%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested155067%
Total Not Requested76533%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested185071%
Total Not Requested76529%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested122580%
Total Not Requested31520%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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