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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: $26,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,613

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $27,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011201120112011
ModelSCS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim430S400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $66,805 $91,000 $93,650 $138,000 $158,050 $209,000
Base Invoice $58,788 $84,630 $87,095 $128,340 $146,987 $194,370
Illuminated door sill trim plates   950 950 1,350    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   884 884 1,256    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0   0
Options (change) 0 950 950 1,350 0 0
Options (change) 0 884 884 1,256 0 0
Destination 825 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $67,630 $93,825 $96,475 $141,225 $161,525 $211,975
Total Invoice $59,613 $87,389 $89,854 $131,471 $150,462 $197,345

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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: $25,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,320
Model Year200920112011201120112011
ModelSCS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim430S400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine288hp V8275hp V6 H382hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$67,630$93,825$96,475$141,225$161,525$211,975
Adjustments for Features0-490-590-6,440-13,015-13,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,630$93,335$95,885$134,785$148,510$198,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550$41,450$55,175$105,625
Total Invoice$59,613$87,389$89,854$131,471$150,462$197,345
Adjustments for Features0-456-550-5,995-12,124-12,117
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,613$86,933$89,304$125,476$138,338$185,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,371$38,543$51,405$98,295

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

Model Year200920112011201120112011
ModelSCS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim430S400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr 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  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225$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 collision prevention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Lane departure prevention    $150$150
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Night vision    $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Water-repellent front-door glass$15     
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25 $25
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750     
Sunroof $900$900$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Power antenna$100     
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Chronometer   $100 $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,890$9,380$9,480$15,330$21,905$21,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$490$590$6,440$13,015$13,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-456-550-5,995-12,124-12,117

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

Model Year20092011
ModelSCS-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.1 in124.6 in
Length178.5 in206.5 in
Width72.0 in73.7 in
Height53.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.4,456 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 in59.9 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 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft316.4 ft3

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