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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Lexus GX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Lexus GX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,716

Lexus GX 470   
Difference: $37,169

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,671

Lexus GX 470   
Difference: $38,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGX
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG470
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $47,315
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $41,164
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 560        
Rearview camera 750        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,250
Satellite radio         486
Telematics service, such as OnStar         900
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 512        
Rearview camera 698        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         2,633
Satellite radio         389
Telematics service, such as OnStar         720
Options (change) 1,310 0 0 0 4,636
Options (change) 1,210 0 0 0 3,742
Destination 875 875 875 875 765
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $89,885 $130,875 $148,075 $197,875 $52,716
Total Invoice $83,716 $121,985 $137,981 $184,295 $45,671

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GX 470
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,659
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,470
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGX
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG470
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12263hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T5T5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14240, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20265/65-17
Total Price$89,885$130,875$148,075$197,875$52,716
Adjustments for Features0-5,500-11,100-11,025-490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,885$125,375$136,975$186,850$52,226
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,490$47,090$96,965$0
Total Invoice$83,716$121,985$137,981$184,295$45,671
Adjustments for Features0-5,126-10,343-10,268-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,716$116,859$127,638$174,027$45,246
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,143$43,922$90,311$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGX
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG470
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
5-speed automatic    $900
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD w/low range    $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Hill descent control    $250
Night vision  $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Roof rack    $300
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 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential    $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Running boards    $350
Skid plates    $150
Sunroof$900$900  $900
Tow hook(s), front    $40
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
Rear seat audio controls    $25
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter    $25
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Barometer    $25
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200 
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150 
Metal pedals $75   
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 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   $100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150 
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, leather  $1000$1000 
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    
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,380$13,880$19,480$19,405$8,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,500$11,100$11,025$490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,126-10,343-10,268-425

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

Model Year20082008
ModelS-ClassGX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in109.8 in
Length205.0 in188.2 in
Width73.7 in74.0 in
Height58.0 in74.6 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.4,872 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.349.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.377.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GX 470

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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