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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: $46,365

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $51,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,319

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $50,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122007
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassES
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900 $33,470
Base Invoice $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137 $29,676
Driver Assistance Package 2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0   0  
Obstacle detection, rear             500
Adaptive cruise control             2,250
Ultra Luxury Package             5,380
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.             4,050
Driver Assistance Package 2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0   0  
Obstacle detection, rear             400
Adaptive cruise control             1,800
Ultra Luxury Package             4,378
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.             3,350
Options (change) 3,990 4,040 4,040 4,040 0 0 12,180
Options (change) 3,711 3,758 3,758 3,758 0 0 9,928
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 715
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $97,715 $98,465 $100,415 $145,215 $162,975 $213,875 $46,365
Total Invoice $91,007 $91,705 $93,518 $135,182 $151,810 $199,112 $40,319

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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: $45,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,365
Model Year2012201220122012201220122007
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassES
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12272hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20215/55-17
Total Price$97,715$98,465$100,415$145,215$162,975$213,875$46,365
Adjustments for Features-4,765-6,465-4,715-9,840-15,265-15,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,950$92,000$95,700$135,375$147,710$198,610$46,365
Cost Above Minimum$950$0$3,700$43,375$55,710$106,610$0
Total Invoice$91,007$91,705$93,518$135,182$151,810$199,112$40,319
Adjustments for Features-4,438-6,021-4,391-9,160-14,219-14,2110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,569$85,684$89,127$126,022$137,591$184,901$40,319
Cost Above Minimum$885$0$3,443$40,338$51,907$99,217$0

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220122007
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassES
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0 
AWD $1700     
FWD      $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel    $100  
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver      $75
Knee airbag, passenger      $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Night vision    $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50 
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through      $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass      $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input      $50
DVD-compatible player      $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75
Chronometer   $100 $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200 
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats    $150$150 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   $100
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats    $150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50 
Polished alloy wheels      $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,530$10,230$8,480$13,605$19,030$19,030$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,765$6,465$4,715$9,840$15,265$15,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,438-6,021-4,391-9,160-14,219-14,2110

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

Model Year20122007
ModelS-ClassES
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in109.3 in
Length206.5 in191.1 in
Width73.7 in71.1 in
Height58.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,631 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 Room59.9 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 Room59.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

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
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested352592%
Total Not Requested3008%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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