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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: $117,394

Lexus LS 600h L   
Difference: $30,681

Lowest Total Invoice: $103,659

Lexus LS 600h L   
Difference: $34,322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelLSS-ClassS-Class
Trim600h LS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $106,035 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $94,370 $134,106 $180,420
Premium Package II 7,570    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850    
Cargo net 64    
Premium Package II 6,096    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280    
Cargo net 38    
Options (change) 10,484 0 0
Options (change) 8,414 0 0
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $117,394 $148,075 $197,875
Total Invoice $103,659 $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 600h L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,896
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,659
Model Year200920082008
ModelLSS-ClassS-Class
Trim600h LS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine389hp V8 H510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionCVT-8T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 19600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$117,394$148,075$197,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,785-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$117,394$146,290$196,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$49,875
Total Invoice$103,659$137,981$184,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,663-1,593
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$103,659$136,318$182,702
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$46,384

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

Model Year200920082008
ModelLSS-ClassS-Class
Trim600h LS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Night vision $1750$1750
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Air purifier$50  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer $100$100
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon + LED headlights$800  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,505$12,290$12,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,785$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,663-1,593

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

Model Year20092008
ModelLSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase121.7 in124.6 in
Length202.8 in205.0 in
Width73.8 in73.7 in
Height58.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,333 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 600h L

Premium Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
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 - active500No
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 seats150No
Total Requested162549%
Total Not Requested172551%

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