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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: $90,230

Lexus LS 460L   
Difference: $9,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $83,068

Lexus LS 460L   
Difference: $10,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassLS
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG460L
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $78,820
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $72,513
Rear Seat Package 2,920 2,920      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850 2,850      
Premium II Package 2,860        
Sunshades, second row, power 710        
Heated steering wheel 460       150
Rearview camera 750        
iPod integration 425 425 425 425  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 560        
Leather Upgrade Package         660
Air Suspension w/VGRS         2,120
All Weather Package         200
Pre-Collision System         1,500
Blind spot warning system         500
Ultra Luxury Package         5,240
Cargo net         65
Rear Seat Package 2,716 2,716      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650 2,650      
Premium II Package 2,660        
Sunshades, second row, power 660        
Heated steering wheel 428       140
Rearview camera 698        
iPod integration 395 395 395 395  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 512        
Leather Upgrade Package         608
Air Suspension w/VGRS         1,949
All Weather Package         184
Pre-Collision System         1,380
Blind spot warning system         460
Ultra Luxury Package         4,820
Cargo net         39
Options (change) 11,535 6,195 425 425 10,435
Options (change) 10,719 5,761 395 395 9,580
Destination 875 875 875 875 975
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $100,110 $137,070 $148,500 $198,300 $90,230
Total Invoice $93,225 $127,746 $138,376 $184,690 $83,068

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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: $11,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,699
Model Year20082008200820082017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassLS
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG460L
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12386hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20235/50-18
Total Price$100,110$137,070$148,500$198,300$90,230
Adjustments for Features0-3,925-6,775-6,700-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,110$133,145$141,725$191,600$88,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,035$41,615$91,490$0
Total Invoice$93,225$127,746$138,376$184,690$83,068
Adjustments for Features0-3,658-6,313-6,240-1,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,225$124,088$132,063$178,450$81,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,863$38,838$85,225$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassLS
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG460L
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250 
Remote app    $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Night vision  $1750$1750 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Air purifier    $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200 
Self-repairing paint    $0
Sunroof$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio    $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Rear seat audio controls    $25
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats    $0
Coordinated climate control, rear seats    $0
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats    $150
Metal pedals $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,265$10,190$13,040$12,965$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,925$6,775$6,700$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,658-6,313-6,240-1,542

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

Model Year20082017
ModelS-ClassLS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase124.6 in121.7 in
Length205.0 in205.0 in
Width73.7 in73.8 in
Height58.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.4,278 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 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Leather Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
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 seats150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested162573%
Total Not Requested60027%

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