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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: $55,596

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,261

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $54,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220072007
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassISIS
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG250350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900 $30,255 $35,705
Base Invoice $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137 $26,623 $31,420
Driver Assistance Package 2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 950 950 1,350        
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
Driver Assistance Package 2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 884 884 1,256        
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) 3,850 3,900 3,900 4,300 0 0 11,009 11,009
Options (change) 3,581 3,628 3,628 4,000 0 0 8,923 8,923
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 715 715
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0 0
Total Price $97,575 $98,325 $100,275 $145,475 $162,975 $213,875 $41,979 $47,429
Total Invoice $90,877 $91,575 $93,388 $135,424 $151,810 $199,112 $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: $48,371
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,886
Model Year20122012201220122012201220072007
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassISIS
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG250350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5M6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$97,575$98,325$100,275$145,475$162,975$213,875$41,979$47,429
Adjustments for Features-6,275-7,975-6,225-11,350-16,875-16,8750-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,300$90,350$94,050$134,125$146,100$197,000$41,979$46,479
Cost Above Minimum$950$0$3,700$43,775$55,750$106,650$0$4,500
Total Invoice$90,877$91,575$93,388$135,424$151,810$199,112$36,261$41,058
Adjustments for Features-5,844-7,428-5,797-10,566-15,719-15,7100-822
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,033$84,147$87,591$124,858$136,091$183,402$36,261$40,236
Cost Above Minimum$886$0$3,444$40,711$51,944$99,255$0$3,975

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

Model Year20122012201220122012201220072007
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassISIS
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG250350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$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$0
AWD $1700      
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control      $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850  
Heated steering wheel    $100   
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250$250
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver      $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger      $75$75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Night vision    $1750$1750  
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Console with shifter      $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through      $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$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$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass      $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input      $50$50
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75
Chronometer   $100 $100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$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  
Massage, second row seats    $150$150  
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats    $150$150  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150  
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500     
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000     
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,790$11,490$9,740$14,865$20,390$20,390$3,515$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,275$7,975$6,225$11,350$16,875$16,875$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,844-7,428-5,797-10,566-15,719-15,7100-822

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

Model Year20122007
ModelS-ClassIS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in107.5 in
Length206.5 in180.1 in
Width73.7 in70.9 in
Height58.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,631 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 Room59.9 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 Room59.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

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 link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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