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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: $120,509

Lexus LS 600h L   
Difference: $27,991

Lowest Total Invoice: $107,112

Lexus LS 600h L   
Difference: $31,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassLS
TrimS600S65 AMG600h L
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $144,200 $194,000 $112,250
Base Invoice $134,106 $180,420 $99,904
iPod integration 425 425  
Premium Package II     5,820
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     1,500
Cargo net     64
iPod integration 395 395  
Premium Package II     5,005
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     1,290
Cargo net     38
Options (change) 425 425 7,384
Options (change) 395 395 6,333
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $148,500 $198,300 $120,509
Total Invoice $138,376 $184,690 $107,112

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus LS 600h L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,956
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,300
Model Year200820082011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassLS
TrimS600S65 AMG600h L
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine510hp V12604hp V12389hp V8 H
TransmissionT5T5CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20245/45-19
Total Price$148,500$198,300$120,509
Adjustments for Features-1,035-9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$147,465$197,340$120,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$49,875$0
Total Invoice$138,376$184,690$107,112
Adjustments for Features-964-8940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$137,412$183,796$107,112
Cost Above Minimum$0$46,384$0

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

Model Year200820082011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassLS
TrimS600S65 AMG600h L
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Night vision$1750$1750 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Air purifier  $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Self-repairing paint  $0
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer$100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Xenon + LED headlights  $800
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Massage, second row seats  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats  $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,165$12,090$11,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,035$960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-964-8940

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

Model Year20082011
ModelS-ClassLS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase124.6 in121.7 in
Length205.0 in202.8 in
Width73.7 in73.8 in
Height58.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.4,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 600h L

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
Air purifier50No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Total Requested142547%
Total Not Requested160053%

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