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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: $74,405

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550   
Difference: $6,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202012
ModelLSLSLSE-Class
Trim500500 F Sport500 Inspiration SeriesE550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,450 $81,450 $97,665 $59,790
Pre-Collision System 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500  
Air Suspension w/VGRS 2,120   2,120  
All Weather Package 200 200 200  
Heated steering wheel 150 150 150  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250  
Premium 1 Package       4,450
Driver Assistance Package       2,950
Premium 2 Package       2,450
Obstacle detection, rear       970
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       1,610
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       590
Pre-Collision System 1,380 1,380 1,380  
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460  
Air Suspension w/VGRS 1,949   1,949  
All Weather Package 184 184 184  
Heated steering wheel 140 140 140  
Auto-dimming headlights 231 231 231  
Premium 1 Package       4,139
Driver Assistance Package       2,744
Premium 2 Package       2,279
Obstacle detection, rear       902
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       1,497
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       549
Options (change) 4,720 2,600 4,720 13,740
Options (change) 4,344 2,395 4,344 12,779
Destination 1,025 1,025 1,025 875
Total Price $81,195 $85,075 $103,410 $74,405

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus LS 500 F Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,316
Model Year2020202020202012
ModelLSLSLSE-Class
Trim500500 F Sport500 Inspiration SeriesE550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V6416hp V6416hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT10T10T10T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/45-20245/45-20245/40-18
Total Price$81,195$85,075$103,410$74,405
Adjustments for Features0-1,2250-615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,195$83,850$103,410$73,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,655$22,215$0

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

Model Year2020202020202012
ModelLSLSLSE-Class
Trim500500 F Sport500 Inspiration SeriesE550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Residual heat   $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Self-repairing paint$0$0$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0 
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,040$6,265$5,040$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$0$615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-490-572

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

Model Year20202012
ModelLSE-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase123.0 in113.1 in
Length206.1 in191.7 in
Width74.8 in73.0 in
Height57.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,708 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.8 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 500

Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested175064%
Total Not Requested100036%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 500 F Sport

Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 500 Inspiration Series

Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested175064%
Total Not Requested100036%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

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%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Total Requested200076%
Total Not Requested61524%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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