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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $110,085

Lexus LS 460L   
Difference: $9,737

Lowest Total Invoice: $101,335

Lexus LS 460L   
Difference: $9,884

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Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassLS
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65460L
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $170,750 $226,900 $78,820
Base Invoice $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $158,798 $211,017 $72,513
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,450 4,450 4,450      
Wood trim, expanded coverage 950 950 950      
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250      
Premium Package 4,500 4,500        
Heated steering wheel 490 490       150
Executive Rear Seat Package 3,500 3,500 3,500      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,650 2,650      
Rear Seat Package 3,000 3,000 3,000      
Warmth and Comfort Package 2,600 2,600 2,600      
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0   0  
Blind spot warning system           500
Executive Class Seating Package           16,510
Air Suspension w/VGRS           2,120
Mark Levinson 450W 19 speakers           1,580
LED headlights           1,450
All Weather Package           200
Advanced Pre-Collision System           6,500
Tires, run-flat           1,215
Cargo net           65
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,139 4,139 4,139      
Wood trim, expanded coverage 884 884 884      
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093      
Premium Package 4,185 4,185        
Heated steering wheel 456 456       140
Executive Rear Seat Package 3,255 3,255 3,255      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 2,465 2,465      
Rear Seat Package 2,790 2,790 2,790      
Warmth and Comfort Package 2,418 2,418 2,418      
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0   0  
Blind spot warning system           460
Executive Class Seating Package           15,187
Air Suspension w/VGRS           1,949
Mark Levinson 450W 19 speakers           1,455
LED headlights           1,336
All Weather Package           184
Advanced Pre-Collision System           5,980
Tires, run-flat           1,117
Cargo net           39
Options (change) 26,340 26,340 21,350 1,950 1,950 30,290
Options (change) 24,499 24,499 19,858 1,814 1,814 27,847
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100 0
Total Price $123,865 $119,822 $166,975 $175,325 $231,875 $110,085
Total Invoice $115,262 $111,219 $155,354 $163,237 $215,856 $101,335

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus LS 460L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,737
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,171
Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassLS
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65460L
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12386hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 241940, 24450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20245/45-19
Total Price$123,865$119,822$166,975$175,325$231,875$110,085
Adjustments for Features-3,875-4,000-5,925-10,675-11,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$119,990$115,822$161,050$164,650$220,750$110,085
Cost Above Minimum$4,168$0$45,228$48,828$104,928$0
Total Invoice$115,262$111,219$155,354$163,237$215,856$101,335
Adjustments for Features-3,606-3,713-5,513-9,939-10,3560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$111,656$107,506$149,841$153,298$205,500$101,335
Cost Above Minimum$4,150$0$42,335$45,792$97,994$0

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

Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassLS
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65460L
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD  $1700   
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Animal detection, night   $50$50 
Around view cameras   $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver attention monitor     $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Full-size spare tire     $225
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Air purifier     $50
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50$50 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$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 rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Self-repairing paint     $0
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system     $100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted     $1000
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25 $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350 
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row$450$450$450$450$450 
Coordinated climate control, front seats     $0
Coordinated climate control, rear seats     $0
Door sill trim plates     $100
Foldaway tray table, second row     $75
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated front row armrests$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row armrests$100$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Metal pedals  $75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power footrest, right rear seat$250$250$250$250$250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500$5500 
Active steering     $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  $1000
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,540$12,665$14,590$19,340$19,790$8,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,875$4,000$5,925$10,675$11,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,606-3,713-5,513-9,939-10,3560

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

Model Year20172017
ModelS-ClassLS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase124.6 in121.7 in
Length206.5 in205.0 in
Width74.8 in73.8 in
Height58.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,664 lb.4,278 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested117544%
Total Not Requested150056%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150Yes
Power legrest, right second row seat500Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested27532%
Total Not Requested57568%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested117544%
Total Not Requested150056%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150Yes
Power legrest, right second row seat500Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested27532%
Total Not Requested57568%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150Yes
Power legrest, right second row seat500Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested27532%
Total Not Requested57568%
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S600

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Mark Levinson, 450W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Mark Levinson, 450W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
245/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Executive Class Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Entertainment system, console-mounted1000Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Power legrest, right second row seat500Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150Yes
Air purifier50No
Coordinated climate control, rear seats0No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Total Requested622597%
Total Not Requested2003%
Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested175064%
Total Not Requested100036%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested2533%
Total Not Requested5067%
Advanced Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested175078%
Total Not Requested50022%

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