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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: $67,560

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid   
Difference: $7,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,897

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid   
Difference: $6,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelE-ClassLS
TrimE400 Hybrid460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $57,100 $67,630
Base Invoice $53,103 $62,219
Premium 1 Package 4,380  
KEYLESS-GO Package 900  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590  
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Luxury Value Edition   965
Comfort Package   2,035
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,500
AWD   2,305
Premium 1 Package 4,073  
KEYLESS-GO Package 837  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549  
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 233  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Luxury Value Edition   889
Comfort Package   1,872
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,380
AWD   2,120
Options (change) 9,535 6,805
Options (change) 8,869 6,261
Destination 925 875
Total Price $67,560 $75,310
Total Invoice $62,897 $69,355

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,044
Model Year20152012
ModelE-ClassLS
TrimE400 Hybrid460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6 H357hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/29 MPG20/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$67,560$75,310
Adjustments for Features0-1,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,560$73,775
Total Invoice$62,897$69,355
Adjustments for Features0-1,414
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,897$67,941

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

Model Year20152012
ModelE-ClassLS
TrimE400 Hybrid460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Self-repairing paint $0
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,330$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,414

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

Model Year20152012
ModelE-ClassLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in116.9 in
Length192.1 in198.0 in
Width73.0 in73.8 in
Height57.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,189 lb.4,961 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 Volume16.4 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested170059%
Total Not Requested116541%
KEYLESS-GO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
357 hp@6400
344 lb-ft@4100
1000No
Total Requested22517%
Total Not Requested110083%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested107556%
Total Not Requested85044%

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