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Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,005

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $41,932

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,308

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $38,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015201520152015
ModelRXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim350S550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $39,075 $94,400 $94,400 $141,450 $160,500 $222,000
Base Invoice $36,537 $87,792 $87,792 $131,549 $149,265 $206,460
Luxury Package 4,900          
Comfort Package 1,950          
Adaptive cruise control 1,500          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,540 2,650 2,650 2,650    
Navigation Package 2,465          
Obstacle detection, rear 500          
Head-up display (HUD) 1,200 990 990 990    
Power rear seats   1,515 1,515 1,515    
Rear spoiler     500      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0   0
Around view cameras       900    
Luxury Package 4,543          
Comfort Package 1,796          
Adaptive cruise control 1,380          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,336 2,465 2,465 2,465    
Navigation Package 2,277          
Obstacle detection, rear 460          
Head-up display (HUD) 1,104 921 921 921    
Power rear seats   1,409 1,409 1,409    
Rear spoiler     465      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0   0
Around view cameras       837    
Options (change) 15,055 5,155 5,655 6,055 0 0
Options (change) 13,896 4,795 5,260 5,632 0 0
Destination 875 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100
Total Price $55,005 $100,480 $96,937 $148,430 $163,125 $225,025
Total Invoice $51,308 $93,512 $89,934 $138,106 $151,890 $209,485

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,842
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,831
Model Year201220152015201520152015
ModelRXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim350S550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine275hp V6449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 9590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$55,005$100,480$96,937$148,430$163,125$225,025
Adjustments for Features0-3,565-4,090-9,340-19,240-20,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,005$96,915$92,847$139,090$143,885$204,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,068$0$46,243$51,038$112,138
Total Invoice$51,308$93,512$89,934$138,106$151,890$209,485
Adjustments for Features0-3,318-3,795-8,690-17,915-18,656
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,308$90,194$86,139$129,416$133,975$190,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,055$0$43,277$47,836$104,690

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

Model Year201220152015201520152015
ModelRXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim350S550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control $150$150$150  
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250  $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Animal detection, night    $50$50
Around view cameras   $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row    $50$50
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear    $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Lane keeping assist    $400$400
Night vision    $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250$250$250
Passenger side camera$200     
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75     
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Roof rails$250     
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Rear wiper$175     
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   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250 $250
Radar-based brake regeneration  $200   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
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
Rear bumper protector$40     
Rear spoiler$200 $200   
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50     
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
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
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
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
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers$50     
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
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   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row    $450$450
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200
Folding second row seats$300     
Heated front row armrests    $100$100
Heated second row armrests    $100$100
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250   $250$250
Leather headliner     $1000
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Massage, second row seats    $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225
Power footrest, right rear seat    $250$250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Power legrest, right second row seat    $500$500
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500$5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $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
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,230$11,795$12,320$17,570$27,470$28,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,565$4,090$9,340$19,240$20,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,318-3,795-8,690-17,915-18,656

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

Model Year20122015
ModelRXS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase107.9 in124.6 in
Length187.8 in206.5 in
Width74.2 in74.8 in
Height66.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,179 lb.4,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Headlight washers50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested300077%
Total Not Requested87523%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

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

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

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