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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: $102,765

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid   
Difference: $14,629

Lowest Total Invoice: $95,552

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid   
Difference: $8,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelS-ClassLS
TrimS400 Hybrid600h L
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $87,950 $106,035
Base Invoice $81,794 $94,370
Premium 2 Package 4,950  
Rear Seat Package 2,990  
Driver Assistance Package 2,900  
Heated steering wheel 480  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 580  
Sunshades, second row, power 740  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450  
Premium Package II   7,570
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850
Cargo net   64
Premium 2 Package 4,604  
Rear Seat Package 2,781  
Driver Assistance Package 2,697  
Heated steering wheel 446  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 539  
Sunshades, second row, power 688  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278  
Premium Package II   6,096
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280
Cargo net   38
Options (change) 15,090 10,484
Options (change) 14,033 8,414
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax -1,150 0
Total Price $102,765 $117,394
Total Invoice $95,552 $103,659

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,664
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,372
Model Year20102009
ModelS-ClassLS
TrimS400 Hybrid600h L
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine275hp V6 H389hp V8 H
TransmissionT7CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19
Total Price$102,765$117,394
Adjustments for Features0-1,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,765$115,429
Total Invoice$95,552$103,659
Adjustments for Features0-1,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,552$101,924

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

Model Year20102009
ModelS-ClassLS
TrimS400 Hybrid600h L
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Air purifier $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon + LED headlights $800
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,415$9,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,735

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

Model Year20102009
ModelS-ClassLS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase124.6 in121.7 in
Length206.5 in202.8 in
Width73.7 in73.8 in
Height58.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,390 lb.5,049 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 Room59.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft318.0 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 - passive250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

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
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
Air purifier50No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Total Requested262578%
Total Not Requested72522%

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