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

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

Lowest Total Price: $63,745

Lexus LS 430   
Difference: $29,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,135

Lexus LS 430   
Difference: $31,241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelLSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim430S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $56,525 $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $49,176 $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420
Modern Luxury Package 4,980        
Satellite radio 486        
Cargo net 59        
Proximity key 1,000        
Premium II Package   2,860      
Rearview camera   750      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   560      
Modern Luxury Package 4,040        
Satellite radio 389        
Cargo net 35        
Proximity key 800        
Premium II Package   2,660      
Rearview camera   698      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   512      
Options (change) 6,525 4,170 0 0 0
Options (change) 5,264 3,870 0 0 0
Destination 695 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $63,745 $92,745 $130,875 $148,075 $197,875
Total Invoice $55,135 $86,376 $121,985 $137,981 $184,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus LS 430
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,596
Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelLSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim430S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine278hp V8382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$63,745$92,745$130,875$148,075$197,875
Adjustments for Features0-2,840-6,365-12,040-11,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,745$89,905$124,510$136,035$185,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,605$46,130$96,005
Total Invoice$55,135$86,376$121,985$137,981$184,295
Adjustments for Features0-2,645-5,933-11,219-11,144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,135$83,731$116,052$126,762$173,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32,321$43,031$89,420

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

Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelLSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim430S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0  
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Night vision   $1750$1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
Cassette player$50    
DVD-compatible player$0    
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200
Heated second row seats$200  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,050$6,890$10,415$16,090$16,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,840$6,365$12,040$11,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,645-5,933-11,219-11,144

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

Model Year20062008
ModelLSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase115.2 in124.6 in
Length197.4 in205.0 in
Width72.0 in73.7 in
Height58.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume20.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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 Requested200082%
Total Not Requested45018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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