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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,884

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $43,136

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,529

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $41,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008201120112011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGSGSGS
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG350460450h
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $46,900 $55,370 $58,950
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $42,210 $49,279 $53,056
Premium II Package 2,860            
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850 2,850          
iPod integration 425 425 425 425      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 560       330    
Rearview camera 750            
Navigation system         1,165 1,165 1,665
Rain-sensing wipers         525 100  
Adaptive cruise control         1,500 1,500 1,500
Obstacle detection, rear         500 500  
Cargo net         59 59 59
Cooled or ventilated front seats         200 200  
Sunshade, rear, power         210 210  
Adaptive dampers - electrical         620    
Premium II Package 2,660            
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650 2,650          
iPod integration 395 395 395 395      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 512       284    
Rearview camera 698            
Navigation system         1,068 1,068 1,523
Rain-sensing wipers         452 86  
Adaptive cruise control         1,290 1,290 1,290
Obstacle detection, rear         430 430  
Cargo net         35 35 35
Cooled or ventilated front seats         172 172  
Sunshade, rear, power         180 180  
Adaptive dampers - electrical         533    
Options (change) 7,445 3,275 425 425 5,109 3,734 3,224
Options (change) 6,915 3,045 395 395 4,444 3,261 2,848
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $96,020 $134,150 $148,500 $198,300 $52,884 $59,979 $63,049
Total Invoice $89,421 $125,030 $138,376 $184,690 $47,529 $53,415 $56,779

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,536
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,539
Model Year2008200820082008201120112011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGSGSGS
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG350460450h
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$96,020$134,150$148,500$198,300$52,884$59,979$63,049
Adjustments for Features-3,600-7,850-11,900-11,8250-1,200-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,420$126,300$136,600$186,475$52,884$58,779$62,199
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,880$44,180$94,055$0$5,895$9,315
Total Invoice$89,421$125,030$138,376$184,690$47,529$53,415$56,779
Adjustments for Features-3,353-7,316-11,089-11,0130-1,069-765
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,068$117,714$127,287$173,677$47,529$52,346$56,014
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,646$41,219$87,609$0$4,817$8,485

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

Model Year2008200820082008201120112011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGSGSGS
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG350460450h
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850   
Heated steering wheel  $100    
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250   
Power door closers$300$300$300$300   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down    $50$50$50
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350   
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Night vision  $1750$1750   
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Console with shifter    $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through    $100$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$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$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25   
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200   
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
iPod integration$100$100$100$100   
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250   
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
USB port    $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25      
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75
Chronometer $100$100$100   
Compass    $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50   
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75 
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 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   
Metal pedals $75     
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$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   
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   
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering     $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   $500$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$8,215$12,465$16,515$16,440$4,615$5,815$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,600$7,850$11,900$11,825$0$1,200$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,353-7,316-11,089-11,0130-1,069-765

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

Model Year20082011
ModelS-ClassGS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in112.2 in
Length205.0 in190.0 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height58.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Total Requested95076%
Total Not Requested30024%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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