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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $46,861 Lexus ES 350 | |||||||
| Difference: $50,854 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,368 Lexus ES 350 | |||||||
| Difference: $49,639 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | ES |
| Trim | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 350 |
| Body | 4dr 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 | $34,320 |
| Base Invoice | $85,421 | $86,072 | $87,885 | $129,549 | $148,335 | $196,137 | $30,774 |
| 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 | |||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 4,250 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,600 | ||||||
| Ultra Luxury Package | 3,880 | ||||||
| Satellite radio | 486 | ||||||
| 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 | |||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,408 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 400 | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,080 | ||||||
| Ultra Luxury Package | 3,492 | ||||||
| Satellite radio | 389 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 3,990 | 4,040 | 4,040 | 4,040 | 0 | 0 | 11,716 |
| Options (change) | 3,711 | 3,758 | 3,758 | 3,758 | 0 | 0 | 9,769 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 825 |
| 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 | $46,861 |
| Total Invoice | $91,007 | $91,705 | $93,518 | $135,182 | $151,810 | $199,112 | $41,368 |
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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: $45,139 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,316 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | ES |
| Trim | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 350 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 275hp V6 H | 240hp V6 D | 429hp V8 | 536hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 621hp V12 | 272hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 1200, 15 | 1200, 15 | 300, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-19 | 255/35-20 | 215/55-17 |
| Total Price | $97,715 | $98,465 | $100,415 | $145,215 | $162,975 | $213,875 | $46,861 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,765 | -6,465 | -4,715 | -10,565 | -15,815 | -15,815 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $92,950 | $92,000 | $95,700 | $134,650 | $147,160 | $198,060 | $46,861 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $950 | $0 | $3,700 | $42,650 | $55,160 | $106,060 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $91,007 | $91,705 | $93,518 | $135,182 | $151,810 | $199,112 | $41,368 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,438 | -6,021 | -4,391 | -9,835 | -14,732 | -14,723 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $86,569 | $85,684 | $89,127 | $125,347 | $137,078 | $184,389 | $41,368 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $885 | $0 | $3,443 | $39,663 | $51,394 | $98,705 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Lexus ES
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | ES |
| Trim | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 350 |
| Body | 4dr 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 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||||||
| 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 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| 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 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||||
| 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 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | ||||
| 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 | $8,855 | $10,555 | $8,805 | $14,655 | $19,905 | $19,905 | $4,090 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,765 | $6,465 | $4,715 | $10,565 | $15,815 | $15,815 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,438 | -6,021 | -4,391 | -9,835 | -14,732 | -14,723 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Lexus ES
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 |
| Model | S-Class | ES |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 109.3 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 191.1 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.1 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,631 lb. | 3,581 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 59.9 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 36.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 59.4 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.4 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 11% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 89% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 11% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 89% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 11% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 89% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 11% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 89% |
Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
| Ultra Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Rear side airbags | 300 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | Yes |
| Polished alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Full-size spare tire | 75 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3525 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 4% |
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