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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: $67,654

Lexus GS 450h   
Difference: $29,461

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,915

Lexus GS 450h   
Difference: $27,534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelS-ClassGS
TrimS400 Hybrid450h
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $91,850 $61,330
Base Invoice $85,421 $57,037
Driver Assistance Package 2,900  
Heated steering wheel 490  
Navigation system   1,735
Adaptive cruise control   2,000
Lane departure prevention   500
Cargo net   64
Blind spot warning system   700
Power trunk closer   400
Driver Assistance Package 2,697  
Heated steering wheel 456  
Navigation system   1,603
Adaptive cruise control   1,840
Lane departure prevention   460
Cargo net   38
Blind spot warning system   644
Power trunk closer   368
Options (change) 3,390 5,399
Options (change) 3,153 4,953
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $97,115 $67,654
Total Invoice $90,449 $62,915

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 450h
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,136
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,369
Model Year20122015
ModelS-ClassGS
TrimS400 Hybrid450h
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6 H286hp V6 H
TransmissionT7CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG29/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$97,115$67,654
Adjustments for Features-2,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,790$67,654
Total Invoice$90,449$62,915
Adjustments for Features-2,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,284$62,915

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

Model Year20122015
ModelS-ClassGS
TrimS400 Hybrid450h
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power door closers$300 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver attention monitor $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,390$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1650

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

Model Year20122015
ModelS-ClassGS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in112.2 in
Length206.5 in190.7 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height58.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,630 lb.4,190 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 Room59.9 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 Room59.4 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft314.3 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 system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95053%
Total Not Requested85047%

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Lane departure prevention system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested350100%
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
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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