Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2015 Lexus ES Lexus ES 2013

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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: $49,453

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $50,119

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,078

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $46,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassES
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,400 $94,400 $141,450 $160,500 $222,000 $36,370
Base Invoice $87,792 $87,792 $131,549 $149,265 $206,460 $34,068
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800      
Premium Package 4,500 4,500        
Heated steering wheel 490 490       480
Rear spoiler   500       319
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0   0  
Blind spot warning system           500
Rain-sensing wipers           155
Obstacle detection, rear           500
Lane departure warning           965
Xenon HID headlights           515
Adaptive cruise control           1,500
Ultra Luxury Package           2,935
Alloy wheels, optional design           110
Power trunk closer           400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package           3,745
Cargo net           64
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604      
Premium Package 4,185 4,185        
Heated steering wheel 456 456       443
Rear spoiler   465       209
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0   0  
Blind spot warning system           460
Rain-sensing wipers           144
Obstacle detection, rear           460
Lane departure warning           889
Xenon HID headlights           473
Adaptive cruise control           1,380
Ultra Luxury Package           2,699
Alloy wheels, optional design           100
Power trunk closer           368
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package           3,452
Cargo net           38
Options (change) 7,790 8,290 2,800 0 0 12,188
Options (change) 7,245 7,710 2,604 0 0 11,115
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100 0
Total Price $103,115 $99,572 $145,175 $163,125 $225,025 $49,453
Total Invoice $95,962 $92,384 $135,078 $151,890 $209,485 $46,078

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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: $42,554
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,287
Model Year201520152015201520152013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassES
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20215/55-17
Total Price$103,115$99,572$145,175$163,125$225,025$49,453
Adjustments for Features-7,040-7,565-9,840-20,290-21,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,075$92,007$135,335$142,835$203,935$49,453
Cost Above Minimum$4,068$0$43,328$50,828$111,928$0
Total Invoice$95,962$92,384$135,078$151,890$209,485$46,078
Adjustments for Features-6,552-7,019-9,156-18,893-19,6340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,410$85,365$125,922$132,997$189,851$46,078
Cost Above Minimum$4,045$0$40,557$47,632$104,486$0

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

Model Year201520152015201520152013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassES
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG350
Body4dr 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$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100$100
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500 
Sunshades, second row     $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Animal detection, night   $50$50 
Around view cameras   $500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50$50 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Driver attention monitor     $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Lane departure prevention     $150
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$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 
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250 $250 
Radar-based brake regeneration $200    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 $200 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0     
Rear spoiler $200   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25 $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450$450 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200 
Door sill trim plates     $100
Heated front row armrests   $100$100 
Heated second row armrests   $100$100 
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250 
Leather headliner    $1000 
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats   $150$150 
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225$225 
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250$250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75 
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500$500 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $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$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500$5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,505$13,030$15,305$25,755$26,555$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,040$7,565$9,840$20,290$21,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,552-7,019-9,156-18,893-19,6340

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

Model Year20152013
ModelS-ClassES
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in111.0 in
Length206.5 in192.7 in
Width74.8 in71.7 in
Height58.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,774 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95036%
Total Not Requested172564%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95036%
Total Not Requested172564%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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