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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,914

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $15,351

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,483

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $17,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)ES
TrimE350E550350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,800 $56,590 $34,120
Base Invoice $46,314 $52,629 $30,253
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450  
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,000  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear side airbags 420 420  
Rear spoiler 300 300 299
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 780 780  
Adaptive cruise control     2,600
Ultra Luxury Package     5,380
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     4,250
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279  
Premium 1 Package 3,720 3,720  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Rear side airbags 391 391  
Rear spoiler 279 279 199
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 725 725  
Adaptive cruise control     2,080
Ultra Luxury Package     4,378
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,408
Options (change) 12,590 12,590 13,029
Options (change) 11,709 11,709 10,465
Destination 875 875 765
Total Price $63,265 $70,055 $47,914
Total Invoice $58,898 $65,213 $41,483

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,111
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,399
Model Year201220122008
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)ES
TrimE350E550350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$63,265$70,055$47,914
Adjustments for Features-3,240-3,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,025$66,415$47,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,390$0
Total Invoice$58,898$65,213$41,483
Adjustments for Features-3,016-3,3880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,882$61,825$41,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,943$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201220122008
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)ES
TrimE350E550350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,280$6,680$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,240$3,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,016-3,3880

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122008
ModelE-Class (2-door)ES
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in109.3 in
Length185.0 in191.1 in
Width70.3 in71.1 in
Height55.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,620 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157568%
Total Not Requested74032%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157568%
Total Not Requested74032%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested342593%
Total Not Requested2507%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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