Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2008 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2011

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $67,624

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $66,526

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,803

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $64,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelS-ClassIS
TrimS63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $127,000 $60,660
Base Invoice $118,110 $54,594
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850  
iPod integration 425  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,925
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Cargo net   64
Headlight washers   100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650  
iPod integration 395  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,489
Obstacle detection, rear   430
Adaptive cruise control   1,290
Cargo net   39
Headlight washers   86
Options (change) 3,275 6,089
Options (change) 3,045 5,334
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $134,150 $67,624
Total Invoice $125,030 $60,803

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,076
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,351
Model Year20082011
ModelS-ClassIS
TrimS63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8416hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20225/40-19
Total Price$134,150$67,624
Adjustments for Features-8,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$125,700$67,624
Total Invoice$125,030$60,803
Adjustments for Features-7,8760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$117,154$60,803

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

Model Year20082011
ModelS-ClassIS
TrimS63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Total Value of Features$12,040$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,8760

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

Model Year20082011
ModelS-ClassIS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in107.5 in
Length205.0 in180.1 in
Width73.7 in70.9 in
Height58.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,663 lb.3,780 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

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
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

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