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

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

Lowest Total Price: $67,630

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $24,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,613

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $26,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelSCS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim430S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $66,805 $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950
Base Invoice $58,788 $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024
Illuminated door sill trim plates   950 950 950 950
Illuminated door sill trim plates   884 884 884 884
Options (change) 0 950 950 950 950
Options (change) 0 884 884 884 884
Destination 825 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $67,630 $92,175 $136,175 $152,275 $203,775
Total Invoice $59,613 $85,855 $126,915 $141,888 $189,783

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus SC 430
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,978
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelSCS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim430S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine288hp V8382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$67,630$92,175$136,175$152,275$203,775
Adjustments for Features-8350-5,900-11,300-11,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,795$92,175$130,275$140,975$192,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,100$48,800$100,375
Total Invoice$59,613$85,855$126,915$141,888$189,783
Adjustments for Features-7360-5,499-10,529-10,454
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,877$85,855$121,416$131,359$179,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,561$45,504$93,474

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

Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelSCS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim430S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.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  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50   
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225
Wind blocker, small$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0  
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Night vision   $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750    
Sunroof $900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Power antenna$100    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,140$8,305$14,205$19,605$19,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$835$0$5,900$11,300$11,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-7360-5,499-10,529-10,454

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

Model Year20092009
ModelSCS-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.1 in124.6 in
Length178.5 in205.0 in
Width72.0 in73.7 in
Height53.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft316.3 ft3

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