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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: $70,084

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $74,091

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,174

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $69,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelS-ClassIS
TrimS63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $138,000 $63,600
Base Invoice $128,340 $59,148
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,350  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,410
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Cargo net   64
Headlight washers   100
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,256  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,145
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Cargo net   39
Headlight washers   92
Options (change) 4,300 5,574
Options (change) 4,000 5,116
Destination 875 910
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $144,175 $70,084
Total Invoice $134,215 $65,174

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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: $63,941
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,592
Model Year20112014
ModelS-ClassIS
TrimS63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine536hp V8416hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20225/40-19
Total Price$144,175$70,084
Adjustments for Features-10,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$134,025$70,084
Total Invoice$134,215$65,174
Adjustments for Features-9,4490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$124,766$65,174

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

Model Year20112014
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 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
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 
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 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$13,615$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,4490

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

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

Model Year20112014
ModelS-ClassIS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in110.2 in
Length206.5 in183.7 in
Width73.7 in71.3 in
Height58.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,741 lb.3,780 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 Room59.9 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 Room59.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft310.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
App support0No
Total Requested120074%
Total Not Requested42526%

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