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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: $51,380

Lexus GS 300   
Difference: $44,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,789

Lexus GS 300   
Difference: $44,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011201120062006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGSGS
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG300430
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $91,000 $93,650 $138,000 $158,050 $209,000 $43,150 $51,375
Base Invoice $84,630 $87,095 $128,340 $146,987 $194,370 $37,971 $44,694
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0   0    
Navigation system           2,250 2,250
Rain-sensing wipers           525 225
Adaptive cruise control           2,850 2,850
Obstacle detection, rear           500 500
Cooled or ventilated front seats           200 200
Sunshade, rear, power           210 210
Sunroof           1,000 1,000
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0   0    
Navigation system           1,895 1,895
Rain-sensing wipers           420 180
Adaptive cruise control           2,280 2,280
Obstacle detection, rear           400 400
Cooled or ventilated front seats           160 160
Sunshade, rear, power           168 168
Sunroof           800 800
Options (change) 2,950 2,950 2,950 0 0 7,535 7,235
Options (change) 2,744 2,744 2,744 0 0 6,123 5,883
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 695 695
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0 0
Total Price $95,825 $98,475 $142,825 $161,525 $211,975 $51,380 $59,305
Total Invoice $89,249 $91,714 $132,959 $150,462 $197,345 $44,789 $51,272

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,649
Model Year2011201120112011201120062006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGSGS
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG300430
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6 H382hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12245hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20225/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$95,825$98,475$142,825$161,525$211,975$51,380$59,305
Adjustments for Features-5,165-5,265-10,390-15,440-15,4400-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,660$93,210$132,435$146,085$196,535$51,380$57,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$41,775$55,425$105,875$0$6,425
Total Invoice$89,249$91,714$132,959$150,462$197,345$44,789$51,272
Adjustments for Features-4,811-4,904-9,672-14,382-14,3740-1,297
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,438$86,810$123,287$136,080$182,971$44,789$49,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,372$38,849$51,642$98,533$0$5,186

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

Model Year2011201120112011201120062006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGSGS
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG300430
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850  
Heated steering wheel   $100   
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down     $50$50
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver     $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150$150  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Night vision   $1750$1750  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$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$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200  
Sunroof$900$900$900  $900$900
Infotainment 
Cassette player     $50$50
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Chronometer  $100 $100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100  
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150  
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$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering      $1000
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$1000     
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,530$9,630$14,755$19,805$19,805$4,365$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,165$5,265$10,390$15,440$15,440$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,811-4,904-9,672-14,382-14,3740-1,297

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

Model Year20112006
ModelS-ClassGS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in112.2 in
Length206.5 in190.0 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height58.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,456 lb.3,705 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 Room59.9 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 Room59.4 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 430

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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