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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: $63,745

Lexus LS 430   
Difference: $29,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,135

Lexus LS 430   
Difference: $31,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020102006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassLS
TrimS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG430
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $87,950 $91,600 $133,550 $149,700 $201,150 $56,525
Base Invoice $81,794 $85,188 $124,202 $139,221 $187,070 $49,176
Premium 2 Package 4,950          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 580          
Heated steering wheel     0   0  
Modern Luxury Package           4,980
Proximity key           1,000
Satellite radio           486
Cargo net           59
Premium 2 Package 4,604          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 539          
Heated steering wheel     0   0  
Modern Luxury Package           4,040
Proximity key           800
Satellite radio           389
Cargo net           35
Options (change) 5,530 0 0 0 0 6,525
Options (change) 5,143 0 0 0 0 5,264
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 695
Gas Tax -1,150 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $93,205 $93,475 $137,425 $153,575 $205,025 $63,745
Total Invoice $86,662 $87,063 $128,077 $143,096 $190,945 $55,135

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus LS 430
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,143
Model Year201020102010201020102006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassLS
TrimS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG430
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12278hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20225/55-17
Total Price$93,205$93,475$137,425$153,575$205,025$63,745
Adjustments for Features-4,715-2,815-7,790-14,365-14,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,490$90,660$129,635$139,210$190,635$63,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,170$41,145$50,720$102,145$0
Total Invoice$86,662$87,063$128,077$143,096$190,945$55,135
Adjustments for Features-4,384-2,622-7,260-13,385-13,4020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,278$84,441$120,817$129,711$177,543$55,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,163$38,539$47,433$95,265$0

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

Model Year201020102010201020102006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassLS
TrimS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG430
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250$250
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning   $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver     $75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Lane departure warning   $200$200 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 
Bodyside cladding     $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200 
Sunroof$900$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
Cassette player     $50
DVD-compatible player     $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200 
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Massage, driver seat$100 $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   $100
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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    
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,165$7,265$12,240$18,815$18,840$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,715$2,815$7,790$14,365$14,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,384-2,622-7,260-13,385-13,4020

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

Model Year20102006
ModelS-ClassLS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in115.2 in
Length206.5 in197.4 in
Width73.7 in72.0 in
Height58.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,456 lb.3,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in44.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested165053%
Total Not Requested145047%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%

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