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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: $41,979

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $55,106

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,261

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $54,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920072007
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 $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950 $30,255 $35,705
Base Invoice $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024 $26,623 $31,420
Premium II Package 2,030          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,880 2,880        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 950 950 950    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system         2,850 2,850
Obstacle detection, rear         500 500
Luxury Package         3,495 3,495
Navigation system         2,550 2,550
X-Package         1,455 1,455
Sunroof         0 0
Headlight washers         100 100
Cargo net         59 59
Premium II Package 1,888          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,678 2,678        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 884 884 884    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system         2,280 2,280
Obstacle detection, rear         400 400
Luxury Package         2,796 2,796
Navigation system         2,168 2,168
X-Package         1,164 1,164
Sunroof         0 0
Headlight washers         80 80
Cargo net         35 35
Options (change) 5,860 3,830 950 950 11,009 11,009
Options (change) 5,450 3,562 884 884 8,923 8,923
Destination 875 875 875 875 715 715
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $97,085 $139,055 $152,275 $203,775 $41,979 $47,429
Total Invoice $90,421 $129,593 $141,888 $189,783 $36,261 $41,058

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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: $49,106
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,572
Model Year200920092009200920072007
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
TransmissionT7T7T5T5M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$97,085$139,055$152,275$203,775$41,979$47,429
Adjustments for Features-6,000-9,725-13,650-13,5750-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,085$129,330$138,625$190,200$41,979$46,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,245$47,540$99,115$0$4,500
Total Invoice$90,421$129,593$141,888$189,783$36,261$41,058
Adjustments for Features-5,588-9,063-12,719-12,6430-822
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,833$120,530$129,169$177,140$36,261$40,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,697$44,336$92,307$0$3,975

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

Model Year200920092009200920072007
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 manual    $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
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   
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Night vision  $1750$1750  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
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  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
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 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $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  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
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  
Heated second row seats  $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150  
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   $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, second row seats  $150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500     
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,765$12,490$16,415$16,340$2,765$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,000$9,725$13,650$13,575$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,588-9,063-12,719-12,6430-822

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

Model Year20092007
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 Weight4,466 lb.3,456 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
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested252597%
Total Not Requested753%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested45049%
Total Not Requested47551%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested252597%
Total Not Requested753%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested45049%
Total Not Requested47551%

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