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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: $48,753

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $50,819

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,486

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $46,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152017
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 $38,900
Base Invoice $87,792 $87,792 $131,549 $149,265 $206,460 $36,438
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800      
Premium Package 4,500 4,500        
Heated steering wheel 490 490       450
Rear spoiler   500       319
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0   0  
Blind spot warning system           500
Obstacle detection, rear           500
Ultra Luxury Package           3,500
Alloy wheels, optional design           40
Power trunk closer           400
LED headlights           515
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package           2,590
Cargo net           64
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604      
Premium Package 4,185 4,185        
Heated steering wheel 456 456       415
Rear spoiler   465       209
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0   0  
Blind spot warning system           460
Obstacle detection, rear           460
Ultra Luxury Package           3,221
Alloy wheels, optional design           37
Power trunk closer           368
LED headlights           473
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package           2,392
Cargo net           38
Options (change) 7,790 8,290 2,800 0 0 8,878
Options (change) 7,245 7,710 2,604 0 0 8,073
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100 0
Total Price $103,115 $99,572 $145,175 $163,125 $225,025 $48,753
Total Invoice $95,962 $92,384 $135,078 $151,890 $209,485 $45,486

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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: $43,354
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,972
Model Year201520152015201520152017
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$48,753
Adjustments for Features-6,940-7,465-9,740-20,190-20,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,175$92,107$135,435$142,935$204,035$48,753
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$45,486
Adjustments for Features-6,459-6,926-9,063-18,799-19,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,503$85,458$126,015$133,091$189,945$45,486
Cost Above Minimum$4,045$0$40,557$47,633$104,487$0

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

Model Year201520152015201520152017
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 
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 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 drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
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 
Vehicle health reports     $0
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
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
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 
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
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    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
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$11,580$12,105$14,380$24,830$25,630$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,940$7,465$9,740$20,190$20,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,459-6,926-9,063-18,799-19,5400

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

Model Year20152017
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 detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
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 detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
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 detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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