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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: $117,682

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid   
Difference: $12,642

Lowest Total Invoice: $109,228

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid   
Difference: $10,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015201520152015
ModelLSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim600h LS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $112,750 $94,400 $94,400 $141,450 $160,500 $222,000
Base Invoice $103,732 $87,792 $87,792 $131,549 $149,265 $206,460
Advanced Pre-Collision System 5,800          
Executive Class Seatiing Package II 10,835          
Cargo net 64          
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,650 2,650 2,650    
Executive Rear Seat Package   3,500 3,500 3,500    
Rear Seat Package   3,000 3,000 3,000    
Warmth and Comfort Package   2,600 2,600 2,600    
Premium Package   4,500 4,500      
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,800    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,450 4,450 4,450    
Wood trim, expanded coverage   950 950 950    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0   0
Advanced Pre-Collision System 5,336          
Executive Class Seatiing Package II 9,968          
Cargo net 38          
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,465 2,465 2,465    
Executive Rear Seat Package   3,255 3,255 3,255    
Rear Seat Package   2,790 2,790 2,790    
Warmth and Comfort Package   2,418 2,418 2,418    
Premium Package   4,185 4,185      
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,604    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,139 4,139 4,139    
Wood trim, expanded coverage   884 884 884    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0   0
Options (change) 16,699 26,400 26,400 21,900 1,950 1,950
Options (change) 15,342 24,554 24,554 20,369 1,814 1,814
Destination 875 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100
Total Price $130,324 $121,725 $117,682 $164,275 $165,075 $226,975
Total Invoice $119,949 $113,271 $109,228 $152,843 $153,704 $211,299

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,892
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,738
Model Year201220152015201520152015
ModelLSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim600h LS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine389hp V8 H449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionCVT-8T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 19590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$130,324$121,725$117,682$164,275$165,075$226,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,925-3,250-5,175-9,925-10,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$130,324$118,800$114,432$159,100$155,150$216,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,368$0$44,668$40,718$101,818
Total Invoice$119,949$113,271$109,228$152,843$153,704$211,299
Adjustments for Features0-2,722-3,017-4,815-9,241-9,984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$119,949$110,549$106,211$148,028$144,463$201,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,338$0$41,817$38,252$95,104

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

Model Year201220152015201520152015
ModelLSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim600h LS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700  $1700  
RWD $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row $50$50$50$50$50
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Animal detection, night    $50$50
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row $50$50$50$50$50
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Driver attention monitor$500     
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225     
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Lane departure prevention$150     
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Night vision    $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Air purifier$50     
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15     
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Dual-mode exhaust   $250 $250
Radar-based brake regeneration  $200   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200 $200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Self-repairing paint$0     
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50     
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000     
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Chronometer   $100 $100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Headlight washers$50     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 $25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Xenon + LED headlights$800     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row $450$450$450$450$450
Door sill trim plates$100     
Foldaway tray table, second row$75     
Foldaway tray tables, second row $150$150$150$150$150
Heated front row armrests $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row armrests $100$100$100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather headliner     $1000
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Metal pedals   $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power footrest, right rear seat $250$250$250$250$250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500$5500
Active steering$1000     
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500$500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$11,915$14,840$15,165$17,090$21,840$22,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,925$3,250$5,175$9,925$10,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,722-3,017-4,815-9,241-9,984

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

Model Year20122015
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.4,774 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 Legroom43.7 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 Legroom37.6 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 600h L

Advanced Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested125071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Executive Class Seatiing Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50VR18 tires400No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
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
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150Yes
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
Total Requested427590%
Total Not Requested47510%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
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 seats225Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150Yes
Power legrest, right second row seat500Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%
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
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Front sport buckets100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested167563%
Total Not Requested100037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested65034%
Total Not Requested125066%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
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 seats225Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150Yes
Power legrest, right second row seat500Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%
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
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Front sport buckets100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested167563%
Total Not Requested100037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested65034%
Total Not Requested125066%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested65034%
Total Not Requested125066%
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
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
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 seats225Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150Yes
Power legrest, right second row seat500Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S600

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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

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%

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