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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: $70,674

Lexus GS 450h F Sport   
Difference: $30,071

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,677

Lexus GS 450h F Sport   
Difference: $28,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelS-ClassGS
TrimS400 Hybrid450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $91,850 $68,760
Base Invoice $85,421 $63,891
Driver Assistance Package 2,900  
Premium 2 Package 3,630  
Heated steering wheel 490  
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Cargo net   64
Power trunk closer   400
Driver Assistance Package 2,697  
Premium 2 Package 3,376  
Heated steering wheel 456  
Obstacle detection, rear   430
Cargo net   38
Power trunk closer   368
Options (change) 7,020 964
Options (change) 6,529 836
Destination 875 950
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $100,745 $70,674
Total Invoice $93,825 $65,677

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 450h F Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,321
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,518
Model Year20122016
ModelS-ClassGS
TrimS400 Hybrid450h F Sport
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)255/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$100,745$70,674
Adjustments for Features-1,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,995$70,674
Total Invoice$93,825$65,677
Adjustments for Features-1,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,195$65,677

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

Model Year20122016
ModelS-ClassGS
TrimS400 Hybrid450h F Sport
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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Rear spoiler $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 passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,465$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6300

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Lexus GS features.

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

Model Year20122016
ModelS-ClassGS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in112.2 in
Length206.5 in192.1 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height58.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,630 lb.4,112 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 ft316.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Lexus GS specs.

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-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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