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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: $67,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelSCS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim430S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $66,805 $133,300 $179,500 $250,900
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 0 0
Options (change) 0 590 0 0
Options (change) 0 549 0 0
Destination 825 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $67,630 $134,885 $180,495 $253,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus SC 430
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,690
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelSCS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim430S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine288hp V8463hp V8603hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9590, 13590, 131590, 26
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$67,630$134,885$180,495$253,595
Adjustments for Features0-9,040-13,140-19,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,630$125,845$167,355$233,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$41,510$107,910

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

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelSCS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim430S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Wind blocker, automatic $500$500$500
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night   $50
Around view cameras  $500$500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Night vision   $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Tires, run-flat $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust $250$250$250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25$25
Power antenna$100   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers$50   
Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents   $0
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Heated front row armrests   $100
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Rapid-heating front seats  $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting   $1000
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,840$18,880$22,980$29,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,040$13,140$19,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-103-72-211

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

Model Year20092018
ModelSCS-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.1 in116.0 in
Length178.5 in198.1 in
Width72.0 in74.7 in
Height53.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.4,803 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.20.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in49.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.812.4 ft3

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