Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2009 Lexus ES Lexus ES 2006

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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: $38,285

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $52,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,650

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $51,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassES
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG330
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950 $32,300
Base Invoice $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024 $28,640
Stability control         650
Navigation system         2,200
Heated front seats         640
Xenon HID headlights         640
Sunshade, rear, power         210
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         330
Adaptive dampers - electrical         620
Stability control         520
Navigation system         1,843
Heated front seats         512
Xenon HID headlights         512
Sunshade, rear, power         168
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         264
Adaptive dampers - electrical         496
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 5,290
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 4,315
Destination 875 875 875 875 695
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $91,225 $135,225 $151,325 $202,825 $38,285
Total Invoice $84,971 $126,031 $141,004 $188,899 $33,650

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,511
Model Year20092009200920092006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassES
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG330
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12218hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 1486, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20215/60-16
Total Price$91,225$135,225$151,325$202,825$38,285
Adjustments for Features-4,090-9,265-14,740-14,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,135$125,960$136,585$188,160$38,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,825$49,450$101,025$0
Total Invoice$84,971$126,031$141,004$188,899$33,650
Adjustments for Features-3,810-8,635-13,735-13,6580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,161$117,396$127,269$175,241$33,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,235$46,108$94,080$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassES
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG330
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 
5-speed automatic    $900
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $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 
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Night vision  $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
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 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200 
Sunroof$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
Cassette player    $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $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 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
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 front seats $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
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 
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    
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, second row seats  $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
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   $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,830$13,005$18,480$18,405$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,090$9,265$14,740$14,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,810-8,635-13,735-13,6580

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

Model Year20092006
ModelS-ClassES
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in107.1 in
Length205.0 in191.1 in
Width73.7 in71.3 in
Height58.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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