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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: $64,650

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $75,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,451

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $74,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelS-ClassIS
TrimS63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $139,500 $56,000
Base Invoice $129,735 $49,280
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,990
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850
Satellite radio   486
Cargo net   59
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,302
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280
Satellite radio   389
Cargo net   35
Options (change) 0 7,885
Options (change) 0 6,406
Destination 925 765
Total Price $140,425 $64,650
Total Invoice $130,660 $56,451

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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: $66,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,239
Model Year20142008
ModelS-ClassIS
TrimS63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8416hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20225/40-19
Total Price$140,425$64,650
Adjustments for Features-9,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$130,785$64,650
Total Invoice$130,660$56,451
Adjustments for Features-8,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$121,690$56,451

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

Model Year20142008
ModelS-ClassIS
TrimS63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$14,730$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,9700

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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 Year20142008
ModelS-ClassIS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in107.5 in
Length206.5 in180.1 in
Width74.8 in70.9 in
Height58.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,806 lb.3,780 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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