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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: $65,035

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $10,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,555

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $3,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassLS
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400 $62,900
Base Invoice $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092 $53,940
Premium 2 Package 5,900 5,900      
Rear side airbags 420 420 670 670  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620    
Heated second row seats 580 580 580 580  
Special order charge 250 250      
Power door closers 550 550 550 550 395
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 600 600      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Wood trim     0 0  
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370    
Obstacle detection, rear         500
Navigation system         3,115
Comfort Plus Package         3,620
Telematics service, such as OnStar         900
Semi-automated parking system         700
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system         2,850
Premium 2 Package 5,487 5,487      
Rear side airbags 391 391 623 623  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507    
Heated second row seats 539 539 539 539  
Special order charge 233 233      
Power door closers 512 512 512 512 316
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 558 558      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Wood trim     0 0  
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274    
Obstacle detection, rear         400
Navigation system         2,602
Comfort Plus Package         2,896
Telematics service, such as OnStar         760
Semi-automated parking system         560
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system         2,280
Options (change) 11,090 11,090 5,510 2,520 12,080
Options (change) 10,316 10,316 5,125 2,344 9,814
Destination 995 995 995 995 765
Total Price $65,035 $70,985 $78,105 $107,915 $75,745
Total Invoice $60,555 $66,088 $72,708 $100,431 $64,519

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,863
Model Year20182018201820182008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassLS
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8380hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T9T9T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20235/50-18
Total Price$65,035$70,985$78,105$107,915$75,745
Adjustments for Features-2,040-3,740-4,790-5,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,995$67,245$73,315$102,425$75,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$10,320$39,430$0
Total Invoice$60,555$66,088$72,708$100,431$64,519
Adjustments for Features-1,899-3,482-4,459-5,1090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,656$62,606$68,249$95,322$64,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$9,593$36,666$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassLS
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0   $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Drift mode   $0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player    $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200   
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers    $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats    $150
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,330$10,030$11,080$11,780$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,040$3,740$4,790$5,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,899-3,482-4,459-5,1090

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

Model Year20182008
ModelE-ClassLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in116.9 in
Length193.8 in198.0 in
Width73.7 in73.8 in
Height57.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.4,245 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested212552%
Total Not Requested200048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested212552%
Total Not Requested200048%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Power door closers
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%
Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear side airbags300Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested102554%
Total Not Requested87546%

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