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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: $83,420

Lexus LS 500h   
Difference: $10,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,668

Lexus LS 500h   
Difference: $10,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelLSS-Class
Trim500hS400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $79,960 $91,850
Base Invoice $73,424 $85,421
Air Suspension w/VGRS 2,120  
Cargo net 65  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Air Suspension w/VGRS 1,949  
Cargo net 39  
Auto-dimming headlights 231  
Options (change) 2,435 0
Options (change) 2,219 0
Destination 1,025 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $83,420 $93,725
Total Invoice $76,668 $87,296

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus LS 500h
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,720
Model Year20192012
ModelLSS-Class
Trim500hS400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine295hp V6 H275hp V6 H
TransmissionB10T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19255/45-18
Total Price$83,420$93,725
Adjustments for Features-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,320$93,725
Total Invoice$76,668$87,296
Adjustments for Features-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,576$87,296

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

Model Year20192012
ModelLSS-Class
Trim500hS400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic$2000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
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 
Self-repairing paint$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,165$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-920

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

Model Year20192012
ModelLSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase123.0 in124.6 in
Length206.1 in206.5 in
Width74.8 in73.7 in
Height57.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,850 lb.4,630 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 500h

Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested150055%
Total Not Requested125045%

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