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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: $106,185

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID   
Difference: $11,209

Lowest Total Invoice: $98,884

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID   
Difference: $4,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelLSS-Class
Trim600h LS400 HYBRID
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $106,035 $91,000
Base Invoice $94,370 $84,630
Premium Package II 7,570  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850  
Cargo net 64  
Rear Seat Package   3,040
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Premium 2 Package   3,630
Heated steering wheel   490
Sunshades, second row, power   750
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,450
Premium Package II 6,096  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280  
Cargo net 38  
Rear Seat Package   2,827
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Premium 2 Package   3,376
Heated steering wheel   456
Sunshades, second row, power   698
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,278
Options (change) 10,484 13,310
Options (change) 8,414 12,379
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $117,394 $106,185
Total Invoice $103,659 $98,884

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,544
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,305
Model Year20092011
ModelLSS-Class
Trim600h LS400 HYBRID
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine389hp V8 H275hp V6 H
TransmissionCVT-8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/22 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 19600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/45-18
Total Price$117,394$106,185
Adjustments for Features-1,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$115,729$106,185
Total Invoice$103,659$98,884
Adjustments for Features-1,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$102,189$98,884

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

Model Year20092011
ModelLSS-Class
Trim600h LS400 HYBRID
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon + LED headlights$800 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,380$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4700

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

Model Year20092011
ModelLSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase121.7 in124.6 in
Length202.8 in206.5 in
Width73.8 in73.7 in
Height58.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight5,049 lb.4,474 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 in59.9 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 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 600h L

Premium Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
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 Requested262578%
Total Not Requested72522%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

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