Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2008 Lexus CT Lexus CT 2011

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Lexus CT Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Lexus CT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,365

Lexus CT 200h Premium   
Difference: $53,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,219

Lexus CT 200h Premium   
Difference: $50,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassCT
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG200h Premium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $30,900
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $28,706
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850 2,850      
iPod integration 425 425 425 425  
Rearview camera 750        
Premium Audio Package         1,100
Leather Package         1,330
Navigation Package         2,445
Adaptive cruise control         1,500
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only         1,215
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650 2,650      
iPod integration 395 395 395 395  
Rearview camera 698        
Premium Audio Package         946
Leather Package         1,144
Navigation Package         2,214
Adaptive cruise control         1,290
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only         1,044
Options (change) 4,025 3,275 425 425 7,590
Options (change) 3,743 3,045 395 395 6,638
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $92,600 $134,150 $148,500 $198,300 $39,365
Total Invoice $86,249 $125,030 $138,376 $184,690 $36,219

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Lexus CT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus CT 200h Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,303
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassCT
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG200h Premium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V1298hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T5T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20215/45-17
Total Price$92,600$134,150$148,500$198,300$39,365
Adjustments for Features-5,075-10,575-14,625-14,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,525$123,575$133,875$183,750$39,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,050$46,350$96,225$0
Total Invoice$86,249$125,030$138,376$184,690$36,219
Adjustments for Features-4,727-9,856-13,628-13,5510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,522$115,174$124,748$171,139$36,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,652$43,226$89,617$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Lexus CT

Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassCT
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG200h Premium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Night vision  $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200 
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150 
Metal pedals $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,730$16,230$20,280$20,205$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,075$10,575$14,625$14,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,727-9,856-13,628-13,5510

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Lexus CT

Model Year20082011
ModelS-ClassCT
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase124.6 in102.4 in
Length205.0 in170.1 in
Width73.7 in69.5 in
Height58.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,131 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.8 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in32.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.332.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus CT 200h Premium

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Unbranded, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested130095%
Total Not Requested755%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%

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