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

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

Lowest Total Price: $75,830

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550   
Difference: $9,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,584

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550   
Difference: $8,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelE-ClassLS
TrimE550460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,790 $72,520
Base Invoice $55,605 $66,717
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Premium 1 Package 4,450  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Rear side airbags 420  
Heated second row seats 625  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Ultra Luxury Package   6,870
Heated steering wheel   150
Air Suspension w/VGRS   2,120
Leather Upgrade Package   660
All Weather Package   200
Pre-Collision System   1,500
Blind spot warning system   500
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Premium 1 Package 4,139  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Rear side airbags 391  
Heated second row seats 581  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Ultra Luxury Package   6,321
Heated steering wheel   140
Air Suspension w/VGRS   1,949
Leather Upgrade Package   608
All Weather Package   184
Pre-Collision System   1,380
Blind spot warning system   460
Options (change) 15,165 12,000
Options (change) 14,104 11,042
Destination 875 950
Total Price $75,830 $85,470
Total Invoice $70,584 $78,709

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,356
Model Year20122016
ModelE-ClassLS
TrimE550460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8386hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$75,830$85,470
Adjustments for Features0-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,830$84,635
Total Invoice$70,584$78,709
Adjustments for Features0-769
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,584$77,940

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

Model Year20122016
ModelE-ClassLS
TrimE550460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Air purifier $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Self-repairing paint $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Coordinated climate control, rear seats $0
Massage, second row seats $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,080$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-769

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

Model Year20122016
ModelE-ClassLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in116.9 in
Length191.7 in200.0 in
Width73.0 in73.8 in
Height57.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.4,234 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested200076%
Total Not Requested61524%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Air purifier50No
Coordinated climate control, rear seats0No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, second row seats150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested157548%
Total Not Requested172552%
Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested175064%
Total Not Requested100036%
Leather Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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