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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: $65,445

Lexus LS 430   
Difference: $26,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelLSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim430S450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $56,525 $89,900 $99,900 $147,500 $229,500
Modern Luxury Package 4,980        
Satellite radio 486        
Cargo net 59        
Proximity key 1,000        
Polished alloy wheels 1,700     1,700  
Heated second row seats   620 620 620  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0 0
Modern Luxury Package 4,040        
Satellite radio 389        
Cargo net 35        
Proximity key 800        
Polished alloy wheels 850     1,581  
Heated second row seats   577 577 577  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0 0
Options (change) 8,225 620 620 2,320 0
Options (change) 6,114 577 577 2,158 0
Destination 695 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $65,445 $91,515 $101,515 $150,815 $232,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus LS 430
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class S450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,526
Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelLSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim430S450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine278hp V8362hp V6463hp V8603hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T9T9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9590, 13590, 13590, 131590, 26
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$65,445$91,515$101,515$150,815$232,595
Adjustments for Features0-6,565-6,765-11,315-23,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,445$84,950$94,750$139,500$209,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,800$54,550$124,180

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

Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelLSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim430S450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
RWD$0$0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Proximity key$250  $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night    $50
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row    $50
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Night vision    $1750
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Pedestrian detection, night    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
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 
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Radar-based brake regeneration  $200  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200$200
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Cassette player$50    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row    $450
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200
Heated front row armrests    $100
Heated second row armrests    $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Massage, second row seats    $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power footrest, right rear seat    $250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75
Power legrest, right second row seat    $500
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, second row seats    $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats    $150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150
Rapid-heating front seats   $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350  
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,275$11,840$12,040$16,590$28,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,565$6,765$11,315$23,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-113-105-237-312

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

Model Year20062018
ModelLSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase115.2 in124.6 in
Length197.4 in206.5 in
Width72.0 in74.8 in
Height58.7 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.4,732 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in43.1 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 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%

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