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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: $48,400

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $49,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,009

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $45,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132013201320162016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassISIS
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG300350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,350 $93,000 $95,000 $140,000 $160,300 $212,000 $39,700 $40,870
Base Invoice $85,886 $86,490 $88,350 $130,200 $149,079 $197,160 $36,921 $38,009
Driver Assistance Package 2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950        
Heated steering wheel 490 490 490 0   0 150 150
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.             2,645 2,645
F Sport Package             3,145 3,155
Obstacle detection, rear             500 500
Blind spot warning system             600 600
Adaptive cruise control             500 500
Sunshade, rear, power             210 210
Driver Assistance Package 2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744        
Heated steering wheel 456 456 456 0   0 140 140
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.             2,441 2,441
F Sport Package             2,893 2,905
Obstacle detection, rear             460 460
Blind spot warning system             552 552
Adaptive cruise control             460 460
Sunshade, rear, power             192 192
Options (change) 3,390 3,440 3,440 2,950 0 0 7,750 7,760
Options (change) 3,153 3,200 3,200 2,744 0 0 7,138 7,150
Destination 905 905 905 905 905 905 950 950
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0 0
Total Price $97,645 $98,345 $100,345 $144,855 $163,805 $215,005 $48,400 $49,580
Total Invoice $90,944 $91,595 $93,455 $134,849 $152,584 $200,165 $45,009 $46,109

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,795
Model Year20132013201320132013201320162016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassISIS
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG300350
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 V12255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5T6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15835, 15835, 15
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$97,645$98,345$100,345$144,855$163,805$215,005$48,400$49,580
Adjustments for Features-6,590-8,290-6,540-10,390-15,840-15,940-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,055$90,055$93,805$134,465$147,965$199,065$47,400$49,580
Cost Above Minimum$1,000$0$3,750$44,410$57,910$109,010$0$2,180
Total Invoice$90,944$91,595$93,455$134,849$152,584$200,165$45,009$46,109
Adjustments for Features-6,138-7,721-6,091-9,672-14,755-14,840-9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,806$83,874$87,364$125,177$137,829$185,325$44,079$46,109
Cost Above Minimum$932$0$3,490$41,303$53,955$101,451$0$2,030

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

Model Year20132013201320132013201320162016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassISIS
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG300350
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 manually-shiftable automatic      $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1300
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0 $0
AWD $1700    $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  
Electronic engine sound enhancement      $0 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$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$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
High performance brake pads (optional)      $0$0
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  
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports      $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter      $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175  
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  
Variable intermittent wipers      $75$75
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  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support      $0$0
Aux input      $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming      $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player      $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player      $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support      $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25
Traffic + travel information      $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port      $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$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  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$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$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  $100$100
Folding second row seats      $300$300
Heated second row seats    $200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150$150
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Massage, second row seats    $150$150  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$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$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$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
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  
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$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$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  
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100    
Total Value of Features$13,380$15,080$13,330$17,180$22,630$22,730$7,790$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,590$8,290$6,540$10,390$15,840$15,940$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,138-7,721-6,091-9,672-14,755-14,840-9300

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

Model Year20132016
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 Weight4,631 lb.3,584 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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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 system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

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 system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

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 system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

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 system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested27561%
Total Not Requested17539%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
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
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested92545%
Total Not Requested115055%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested27561%
Total Not Requested17539%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested162559%
Total Not Requested115041%
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
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

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