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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: $45,875

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $50,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,655

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $46,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820152015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassISIS
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG250350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $36,550 $40,065
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $33,994 $37,261
Premium II Package 2,860          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850 2,850        
iPod integration 425 425 425 425    
Heated steering wheel 460          
Rearview camera 750          
F Sport Package         3,235 3,740
Obstacle detection, rear         500 500
Adaptive cruise control         500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         2,995 2,995
All Weather Package         360 360
Blind spot warning system         600 600
Sunshade, rear, power         210 210
Premium II Package 2,660          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650 2,650        
iPod integration 395 395 395 395    
Heated steering wheel 428          
Rearview camera 698          
F Sport Package         2,976 3,441
Obstacle detection, rear         460 460
Adaptive cruise control         460 460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         2,764 2,764
All Weather Package         332 332
Blind spot warning system         552 552
Sunshade, rear, power         192 192
Options (change) 7,345 3,275 425 425 8,400 8,905
Options (change) 6,831 3,045 395 395 7,736 8,201
Destination 875 875 875 875 925 925
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $95,920 $134,150 $148,500 $198,300 $45,875 $49,895
Total Invoice $89,337 $125,030 $138,376 $184,690 $42,655 $46,387

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,104
Model Year200820082008200820152015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassISIS
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG250350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$95,920$134,150$148,500$198,300$45,875$49,895
Adjustments for Features-4,915-9,065-13,115-13,0400-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,005$125,085$135,385$185,260$45,875$49,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,080$44,380$94,255$0$3,320
Total Invoice$89,337$125,030$138,376$184,690$42,655$46,387
Adjustments for Features-4,578-8,449-12,221-12,1450-651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,759$116,581$126,155$172,545$42,655$45,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,822$41,396$87,786$0$3,081

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

Model Year200820082008200820152015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassISIS
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG250350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote app    $25$25
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0$0
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Night vision  $1750$1750  
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$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  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200  
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer $100$100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
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 second row seats  $200$200  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150  
Metal pedals $75  $75$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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, second row seats  $150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood    $50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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     
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$11,480$15,630$19,680$19,605$6,565$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,915$9,065$13,115$13,040$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,578-8,449-12,221-12,1450-651

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

Model Year20082015
ModelS-ClassIS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in110.2 in
Length205.0 in183.7 in
Width73.7 in71.3 in
Height58.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Total Requested95076%
Total Not Requested30024%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

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, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
255/35YR18 tires200No
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested92545%
Total Not Requested115055%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote app25No
App support0No
Total Requested112574%
Total Not Requested40026%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

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, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested142555%
Total Not Requested115045%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote app25No
App support0No
Total Requested112574%
Total Not Requested40026%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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