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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: $100,105

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID   
Difference: $22,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $93,230

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID   
Difference: $19,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelS-ClassLS
TrimS400 HYBRID600h L
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $91,000 $120,440
Base Invoice $84,630 $110,805
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Rear Seat Package 3,040  
Heated steering wheel 490  
Sunshades, second row, power 750  
Pre-Collision System   1,500
Cargo net   65
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Rear Seat Package 2,827  
Heated steering wheel 456  
Sunshades, second row, power 698  
Pre-Collision System   1,380
Cargo net   39
Options (change) 7,230 1,565
Options (change) 6,725 1,419
Destination 875 950
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $100,105 $122,955
Total Invoice $93,230 $113,174

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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: $17,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,135
Model Year20112016
ModelS-ClassLS
TrimS400 HYBRID600h L
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine275hp V6 H389hp V8 H
TransmissionT7CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19
Total Price$100,105$122,955
Adjustments for Features0-5,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,105$117,730
Total Invoice$93,230$113,174
Adjustments for Features0-4,809
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,230$108,365

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

Model Year20112016
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 
Proximity key $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 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Self-repairing paint $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Coordinated climate control, rear seats $0
Massage, second row seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,115$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,809

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Lexus LS features.

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

Model Year20112016
ModelS-ClassLS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase124.6 in121.7 in
Length206.5 in205.0 in
Width73.7 in73.8 in
Height58.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,474 lb.5,115 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 in43.7 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 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft318.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Lexus LS specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
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 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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