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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: $117,425

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550   
Difference: $3,719

Lowest Total Invoice: $104,439

Lexus LS 600h L   
Difference: $4,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelLSS-Class
Trim600h LS550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $104,900 $92,900
Base Invoice $91,263 $86,397
Executive Class Seatiing Package II 12,570  
Cargo net 59  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850  
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,950
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,650
Executive Rear Seat Package   3,500
Rear Seat Package   3,000
Warmth and Comfort Package   2,600
Premium 1 Package   4,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,450
Wood trim, expanded coverage   950
Executive Class Seatiing Package II 10,096  
Cargo net 35  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280  
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,814
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,465
Executive Rear Seat Package   3,255
Rear Seat Package   2,790
Warmth and Comfort Package   2,418
Premium 1 Package   4,185
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,139
Wood trim, expanded coverage   884
Options (change) 15,479 23,600
Options (change) 12,411 21,950
Destination 765 925
Total Price $121,144 $117,425
Total Invoice $104,439 $109,272

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus LS 600h L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,994
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,716
Model Year20082014
ModelLSS-Class
Trim600h LS550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine389hp V8 H449hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 19590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/45-18
Total Price$121,144$117,425
Adjustments for Features0-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$121,144$115,150
Total Invoice$104,439$109,272
Adjustments for Features0-2,117
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$104,439$107,155

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

Model Year20082014
ModelLSS-Class
Trim600h LS550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row $50
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Air purifier$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon + LED headlights$800 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row $450
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Foldaway tray tables, second row $150
Heated front row armrests $100
Heated second row armrests $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,640$10,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,117

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

Model Year20082014
ModelLSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase121.7 in124.6 in
Length202.8 in206.5 in
Width73.8 in74.8 in
Height58.1 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,333 lb.4,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 600h L

Executive Class Seatiing Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50VR18 tires400No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75Yes
Power legrest, right second row seat500Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
Air purifier50No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear side airbags300Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150Yes
Total Requested475091%
Total Not Requested4759%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150Yes
Power legrest, right second row seat500Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested80054%
Total Not Requested67546%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested27532%
Total Not Requested57568%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested87564%
Total Not Requested50036%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested167563%
Total Not Requested100037%

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