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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: $60,689

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $38,321

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,339

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $35,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820142014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGSGS
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG350450h
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $47,700 $60,430
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $44,361 $56,200
Premium II Package 2,860          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850 2,850        
Drive Dynamic Seats 1,820          
iPod integration 425 425 425 425    
Rearview camera 750          
Heated steering wheel 460          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 560          
Sunshades, second row, power 710          
Obstacle detection, rear         500 500
Adaptive cruise control         2,000 2,000
Luxury Package         5,800 5,255
RWD         0  
Cold Weather Package         440  
Navigation system         1,735 1,735
Blind spot warning system         700 700
Heated second row seats         440 440
Power trunk closer         400 400
Cargo net         64 64
Premium II Package 2,660          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650 2,650        
Drive Dynamic Seats 1,693          
iPod integration 395 395 395 395    
Rearview camera 698          
Heated steering wheel 428          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 512          
Sunshades, second row, power 660          
Obstacle detection, rear         430 430
Adaptive cruise control         1,840 1,840
Luxury Package         5,337 4,837
RWD         0  
Cold Weather Package         404  
Navigation system         1,603 1,603
Blind spot warning system         644 644
Heated second row seats         404 404
Power trunk closer         368 368
Cargo net         38 38
Options (change) 10,435 3,275 425 425 12,079 11,094
Options (change) 9,696 3,045 395 395 11,068 10,164
Destination 875 875 875 875 910 910
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $99,010 $134,150 $148,500 $198,300 $60,689 $72,434
Total Invoice $92,202 $125,030 $138,376 $184,690 $56,339 $67,274

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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: $36,621
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,280
Model Year200820082008200820142014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGSGS
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG350450h
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12306hp V6286hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$99,010$134,150$148,500$198,300$60,689$72,434
Adjustments for Features-1,700-4,725-8,775-8,7000-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,310$129,425$139,725$189,600$60,689$71,984
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,115$42,415$92,290$0$11,295
Total Invoice$92,202$125,030$138,376$184,690$56,339$67,274
Adjustments for Features-1,583-4,404-8,177-8,1030-418
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,619$120,626$130,199$176,587$56,339$66,856
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,007$39,580$85,968$0$10,517

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

Model Year200820082008200820142014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGSGS
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG350450h
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Driver attention monitor    $500$500
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Night vision  $1750$1750  
Rearview camera$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
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
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    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200  
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Rear seat audio controls    $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer $100$100$100  
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
LED headlights     $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200  
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150  
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150  
Metal pedals $75    
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 recliner, second row seats  $150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
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    $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type    $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150$150
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     
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Total Value of Features$9,315$12,340$16,390$16,315$7,615$8,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$4,725$8,775$8,700$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,583-4,404-8,177-8,1030-418

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

Model Year20082014
ModelS-ClassGS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in112.2 in
Length205.0 in190.7 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height58.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.3 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 decklid300Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Drive Dynamic Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested90090%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 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
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
235/45VR18 tires400No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested255080%
Total Not Requested62520%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heavy-duty heater0No
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Total Requested17592%
Total Not Requested158%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
235/45VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested107549%
Total Not Requested112551%

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