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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: $41,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelRXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim350S450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $39,075 $89,900 $99,900 $147,500 $229,500
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   500 500    
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   465 465    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0 0
Around view cameras       837  
Options (change) 15,055 5,655 5,655 6,055 0
Options (change) 13,896 5,260 5,260 5,632 0
Destination 875 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $55,005 $96,550 $106,550 $154,550 $232,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus RX 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,478
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelRXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim350S450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine275hp V6362hp V6463hp V8603hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T9T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 9590, 13590, 13590, 131590, 26
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$55,005$96,550$106,550$154,550$232,595
Adjustments for Features0-4,225-4,425-9,800-19,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,005$92,325$102,125$144,750$212,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,800$52,425$120,320

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

Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelRXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim350S450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control $150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250  $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Animal detection, night    $50
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row    $50
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Night vision    $1750
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250$250
Passenger side camera$200    
Pedestrian detection    $50
Pedestrian detection, night    $50
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Roof rails$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $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
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers$50    
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row    $450
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated front row armrests    $100
Heated second row armrests    $100
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim$250   $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Massage, second row seats    $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power footrest, right rear seat    $250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Power legrest, right second row seat    $500
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150$150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150$150$150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150
Rapid-heating front seats   $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500
Crosswind stabilization $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
Total Value of Features$8,230$12,455$12,655$18,030$28,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,225$4,425$9,800$19,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-274-260-420-265

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

Model Year20122018
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.4,732 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 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in43.1 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
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 S450

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 length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S560

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 length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

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 length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

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