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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: $47,524

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $52,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520182018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassISIS
TrimS550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS65 AMG300350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,400 $141,450 $222,000 $38,210 $41,830
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800      
Premium Package 4,500        
Heated steering wheel 490     150 150
Rear spoiler 500     389 389
Blind spot warning system       600 600
Obstacle detection, rear       500 500
F Sport Package       3,145 3,155
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       2,835 2,835
Illuminated door sill trim plates       425 425
Sunshade, rear, power       210 210
Cargo net       65 65
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604      
Premium Package 4,185        
Heated steering wheel 456     140 140
Rear spoiler 465     259 259
Blind spot warning system       552 552
Obstacle detection, rear       460 460
F Sport Package       2,893 2,904
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       2,616 2,616
Illuminated door sill trim plates       280 280
Sunshade, rear, power       192 192
Cargo net       39 39
Options (change) 8,290 2,800 0 8,319 8,329
Options (change) 7,710 2,604 0 7,431 7,442
Destination 925 925 925 995 995
Gas Tax -4,043 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $99,572 $145,175 $225,025 $47,524 $51,154

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,783
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,433
Model Year20152015201520182018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassISIS
TrimS550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS65 AMG300350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6 PiH577hp V8621hp V12241hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 131940, 24835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20255/40-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$99,572$145,175$225,025$47,524$51,154
Adjustments for Features-9,265-11,540-22,7900-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,307$133,635$202,235$47,524$50,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$43,328$111,928$0$3,130

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

Model Year20152015201520182018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassISIS
TrimS550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS65 AMG300350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Eco accelerator$100    
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100$100
Power door closers$300$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night  $50  
Around view cameras  $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row  $50  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0$0
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200  
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Night vision  $1750  
Pedestrian detection, night  $50  
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack$0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust $250$250  
Radar-based brake regeneration$200    
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0  
Front splitter spoiler $200$200  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Performance meter   $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, second row  $450  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front row armrests  $100  
Heated second row armrests  $100  
Heated second row seats  $200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather headliner  $1000  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
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  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats  $150  
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
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  
Power footrest, right rear seat  $250  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75  
Power legrest, right second row seat  $500  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats  $150  
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats  $150  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner $650   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $5500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension  $500  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Total Value of Features$15,580$17,855$29,105$6,315$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,265$11,540$22,790$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,596-10,737-21,2160-82

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

Model Year20152018
ModelS-ClassIS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in110.2 in
Length206.5 in184.3 in
Width74.8 in71.3 in
Height58.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,774 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested105039%
Total Not Requested162561%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested37583%
Total Not Requested7517%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested167575%
Total Not Requested55025%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested37583%
Total Not Requested7517%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested237581%
Total Not Requested55019%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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