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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: $48,324

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $49,876

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,162

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $46,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082016
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 $38,100
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $35,688
Premium II Package 2,860        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850 2,850      
iPod integration 425 425 425 425  
Rearview camera 750        
Heated steering wheel 460       450
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 560        
Panoramic sunroof 1,010 1,010      
Sunshades, second row, power 710        
Obstacle detection, rear         500
Rain-sensing wipers         155
Lexus Safety System+         500
Ultra Luxury Package         3,500
Alloy wheels, optional design         40
Power trunk closer         400
LED headlights         515
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package         2,650
Blind spot warning system         500
Cargo net         64
Premium II Package 2,660        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650 2,650      
iPod integration 395 395 395 395  
Rearview camera 698        
Heated steering wheel 428       416
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 512        
Panoramic sunroof 939 939      
Sunshades, second row, power 660        
Obstacle detection, rear         460
Rain-sensing wipers         144
Lexus Safety System+         460
Ultra Luxury Package         3,221
Alloy wheels, optional design         37
Power trunk closer         368
LED headlights         473
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package         2,447
Blind spot warning system         460
Cargo net         38
Options (change) 9,625 4,285 425 425 9,274
Options (change) 8,942 3,984 395 395 8,524
Destination 875 875 875 875 950
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $98,200 $135,160 $148,500 $198,300 $48,324
Total Invoice $91,448 $125,969 $138,376 $184,690 $45,162

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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: $47,501
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,074
Model Year20082008200820082016
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, 14835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20215/55-17
Total Price$98,200$135,160$148,500$198,300$48,324
Adjustments for Features-2,375-6,300-10,050-9,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,825$128,860$138,450$188,325$48,324
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,035$42,625$92,500$0
Total Invoice$91,448$125,969$138,376$184,690$45,162
Adjustments for Features-2,212-5,872-9,365-9,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,236$120,097$129,011$175,400$45,162
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,861$39,775$86,164$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082016
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 $100 $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Remote app    $25
Sunshades, second row    $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Night vision  $1750$1750 
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
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
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio    $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
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 
LED headlights    $1000
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 
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    
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,015$11,940$15,690$15,615$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$6,300$10,050$9,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,212-5,872-9,365-9,2900

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

Model Year20082016
ModelS-ClassES
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in111.0 in
Length205.0 in192.7 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height58.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.2 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 decklid300Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85050%
Total Not Requested85050%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested2600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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