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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: $90,205

Lexus LS 460L   
Difference: $61,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $83,043

Lexus LS 460L   
Difference: $58,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassLSLS
TrimS600S65 AMG460L600h L
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $147,450 $198,950 $78,820 $120,440
Base Invoice $137,129 $185,024 $72,513 $110,805
iPod integration 425 425    
Heated steering wheel   470 150  
Leather Upgrade Package     660  
Air Suspension w/VGRS     2,120  
All Weather Package     200  
Pre-Collision System     1,500 1,500
Blind spot warning system     500  
Ultra Luxury Package     5,240  
Cargo net     65 65
iPod integration 395 395    
Heated steering wheel   437 140  
Leather Upgrade Package     608  
Air Suspension w/VGRS     1,949  
All Weather Package     184  
Pre-Collision System     1,380 1,380
Blind spot warning system     460  
Ultra Luxury Package     4,820  
Cargo net     39 39
Options (change) 425 895 10,435 1,565
Options (change) 395 832 9,580 1,419
Destination 875 875 950 950
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $151,750 $203,720 $90,205 $122,955
Total Invoice $141,399 $189,731 $83,043 $113,174

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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: $56,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,604
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassLSLS
TrimS600S65 AMG460L600h L
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine510hp V12604hp V12386hp V8389hp V8 H
TransmissionT5T5T8CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14?, 10450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$151,750$203,720$90,205$122,955
Adjustments for Features-5,100-5,1250-3,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$146,650$198,595$90,205$119,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$51,945$0$29,175
Total Invoice$141,399$189,731$83,043$113,174
Adjustments for Features-4,752-4,7730-3,291
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$136,647$184,958$83,043$109,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$48,311$0$26,840

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

Model Year2009200920162016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassLSLS
TrimS600S65 AMG460L600h L
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Night vision$1750$1750  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Climate Control 
Air purifier  $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Self-repairing paint  $0$0
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$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
LED headlights   $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0
Coordinated climate control, rear seats  $0$0
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Massage, second row seats  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225$225
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,490$12,515$7,390$10,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,100$5,125$0$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,752-4,7730-3,291

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

Model Year20092016
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
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
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
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
Total Requested162573%
Total Not Requested60027%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 600h L

Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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