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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: $59,664

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $39,346

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,402

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $36,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGS
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $48,600
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $45,198
Premium II Package 2,860        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850 2,850      
Drive Dynamic Seats 1,820        
Rearview camera 750        
iPod integration 425 425 425 425  
Heated steering wheel 460        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 560        
Sunshades, second row, power 710        
Obstacle detection, rear         500
Adaptive cruise control         2,000
Luxury and Cold Weather Packages         6,475
Navigation system         0
Power trunk closer         400
Blind spot warning system         700
Cargo net         64
Premium II Package 2,660        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650 2,650      
Drive Dynamic Seats 1,693        
Rearview camera 698        
iPod integration 395 395 395 395  
Heated steering wheel 428        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 512        
Sunshades, second row, power 660        
Obstacle detection, rear         430
Adaptive cruise control         1,840
Luxury and Cold Weather Packages         5,959
Navigation system         0
Power trunk closer         368
Blind spot warning system         644
Cargo net         38
Options (change) 10,435 3,275 425 425 10,139
Options (change) 9,696 3,045 395 395 9,279
Destination 875 875 875 875 925
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $99,010 $134,150 $148,500 $198,300 $59,664
Total Invoice $92,202 $125,030 $138,376 $184,690 $55,402

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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: $37,671
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,240
Model Year20082008200820082015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGS
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12306hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20235/40-19
Total Price$99,010$134,150$148,500$198,300$59,664
Adjustments for Features-1,675-4,700-8,750-8,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,335$129,450$139,750$189,625$59,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,115$42,415$92,290$0
Total Invoice$92,202$125,030$138,376$184,690$55,402
Adjustments for Features-1,560-4,380-8,153-8,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,642$120,650$130,223$176,610$55,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,008$39,581$85,968$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGS
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Remote app    $25
Sunshades, second row    $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver attention monitor    $500
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Night vision  $1750$1750 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $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
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
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
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio    $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Rear seat audio controls    $25
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $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 
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
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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Total Value of Features$8,815$11,840$15,890$15,815$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,675$4,700$8,750$8,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,560-4,380-8,153-8,0800

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

Model Year20082015
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 warning200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Luxury and Cold Weather Packages
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heavy-duty heater0No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
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 wheel0Yes
235/40VR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested277581%
Total Not Requested64019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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