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

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

Lowest Total Price: $47,200

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $49,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,498

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $47,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassES
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $36,725
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $33,299
Premium II Package 2,860        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850 2,850      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 560        
Panoramic sunroof 1,010 1,010      
Rearview camera 750        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         4,065
Obstacle detection, rear         500
Adaptive cruise control         1,500
Ultra Luxury Package         3,535
Premium II Package 2,660        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650 2,650      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 512        
Panoramic sunroof 939 939      
Rearview camera 698        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,564
Obstacle detection, rear         430
Adaptive cruise control         1,290
Ultra Luxury Package         3,040
Options (change) 8,030 3,860 0 0 9,600
Options (change) 7,459 3,589 0 0 8,324
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $96,605 $134,735 $148,075 $197,875 $47,200
Total Invoice $89,965 $125,574 $137,981 $184,295 $42,498

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,565
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassES
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20215/55-17
Total Price$96,605$134,735$148,075$197,875$47,200
Adjustments for Features-4,190-8,440-12,190-12,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,415$126,295$135,885$185,760$47,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,880$43,470$93,345$0
Total Invoice$89,965$125,574$137,981$184,295$42,498
Adjustments for Features-3,902-7,866-11,359-11,2840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,063$117,708$126,622$173,011$42,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,645$40,559$86,948$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassES
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
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 closer$350$350$350$350 
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Night vision  $1750$1750 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
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$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Compass    $0
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
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 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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, 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/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $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    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,755$12,005$15,755$15,680$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,190$8,440$12,190$12,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,902-7,866-11,359-11,2840

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

Model Year20082011
ModelS-ClassES
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in109.3 in
Length205.0 in191.1 in
Width73.7 in71.1 in
Height58.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Total Requested95076%
Total Not Requested30024%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested135078%
Total Not Requested37522%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested192596%
Total Not Requested754%

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