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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: $105,635

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid   
Difference: $14,874

Lowest Total Invoice: $98,392

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid   
Difference: $8,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelLSS-Class
Trim600h LS400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $112,250 $92,350
Base Invoice $99,904 $85,886
Premium Package II 5,820  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500  
Cargo net 64  
Rear Seat Comfort Package   1,500
Rear Seat Package   3,040
Special order charge   250
Driver Assistance Package   2,900
Heated steering wheel   490
Sunshades, second row, power   750
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,450
Premium Package II 5,005  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,290  
Cargo net 38  
Rear Seat Comfort Package   1,395
Rear Seat Package   2,827
Special order charge   250
Driver Assistance Package   2,697
Heated steering wheel   456
Sunshades, second row, power   698
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,278
Options (change) 7,384 11,380
Options (change) 6,333 10,601
Destination 875 905
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $120,509 $105,635
Total Invoice $107,112 $98,392

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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: $13,484
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,485
Model Year20112013
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$120,509$105,635
Adjustments for Features-1,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$119,119$105,635
Total Invoice$107,112$98,392
Adjustments for Features-1,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$105,877$98,392

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

Model Year20112013
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated rear side windows $100
Self-repairing paint$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
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
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$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 seatback bolsters, second row seats $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, 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$9,305$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2350

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

Model Year20112013
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.4,630 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 Legroom43.7 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 Legroom37.6 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
Rear side airbags300Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150Yes
Total Requested295098%
Total Not Requested752%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Rear Seat Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats150No
Total Requested52578%
Total Not Requested15022%
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, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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