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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,456

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $42,684

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,596

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $42,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelE-ClassGSGSGS
TrimE55350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,800 $44,550 $53,020 $55,800
Base Invoice $76,074 $39,203 $46,127 $49,104
Lighting Package 990      
Premium Package 3,650      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 500 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925      
Proximity key 1,080      
Satellite radio 500 486 486 486
Adaptive cruise control 3,110 2,850 2,850 2,850
Power trunk closer 510      
Rain-sensing wipers   525 100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   200 200  
Sunshade, rear, power   210 210  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   900 900 900
Navigation system   1,850 1,850 1,500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   620    
Lighting Package 921      
Premium Package 3,395      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 400 400  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860      
Proximity key 1,004      
Satellite radio 465 389 389 389
Adaptive cruise control 2,892 2,280 2,280 2,280
Power trunk closer 474      
Rain-sensing wipers   420 80  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   160 160  
Sunshade, rear, power   168 168  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   760 760 760
Navigation system   1,555 1,555 1,275
Adaptive dampers - electrical   496    
Options (change) 11,865 8,141 7,096 5,736
Options (change) 11,034 6,628 5,792 4,704
Destination 775 765 765 765
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $96,140 $53,456 $60,881 $61,001
Total Invoice $89,583 $46,596 $52,684 $53,273

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,434
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,890
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelE-ClassGSGSGS
TrimE55350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionT5T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$96,140$53,456$60,881$61,001
Adjustments for Features-2,2500-1,200-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,890$53,456$59,681$60,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,225$6,695
Total Invoice$89,583$46,596$52,684$53,273
Adjustments for Features-2,0970-1,038-742
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,486$46,596$51,646$52,531
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,050$5,935

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelE-ClassGSGSGS
TrimE55350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50$50
Power trunk closer$350   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control$125   
Residual heat$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Cassette player $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Surround sound$250   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Massage, driver seat$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$5,565$3,315$4,515$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,250$0$1,200$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0970-1,038-742

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20062008
ModelE-ClassGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in112.2 in
Length189.7 in190.0 in
Width71.7 in71.7 in
Height57.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested132565%
Total Not Requested72535%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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