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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: $108,735

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid   
Difference: $16,574

Lowest Total Invoice: $101,273

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid   
Difference: $14,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelS-ClassLS
TrimS400 Hybrid600h L
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $91,850 $112,750
Base Invoice $85,421 $103,732
Premium 2 Package 3,630  
Rear Seat Package 3,040  
Driver Assistance Package 2,900  
Rear Seat Comfort Package 1,500  
Special order charge 250  
Heated steering wheel 490  
Sunshades, second row, power 750  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450  
Premium Package II   5,820
Advanced Pre-Collision System   5,800
Cargo net   64
Premium 2 Package 3,376  
Rear Seat Package 2,827  
Driver Assistance Package 2,697  
Rear Seat Comfort Package 1,395  
Special order charge 250  
Heated steering wheel 456  
Sunshades, second row, power 698  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278  
Premium Package II   5,353
Advanced Pre-Collision System   5,336
Cargo net   38
Options (change) 15,010 11,684
Options (change) 13,977 10,727
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $108,735 $125,309
Total Invoice $101,273 $115,334

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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: $13,834
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,539
Model Year20122012
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 MPG20/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19
Total Price$108,735$125,309
Adjustments for Features0-2,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$108,735$122,569
Total Invoice$101,273$115,334
Adjustments for Features0-2,522
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$101,273$112,812

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

Model Year20122012
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver attention monitor $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection $50
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
Self-repairing paint $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
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 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
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
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 seatback bolsters, second row seats$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, 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$7,115$9,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,522

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

Model Year20122012
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 Weight4,630 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 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 in37.6 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
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 Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%
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 system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75042%
Total Not Requested105058%
Rear Seat Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats150No
Total Requested52578%
Total Not Requested15022%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 600h L

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
Rear side airbags300Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150Yes
Total Requested295098%
Total Not Requested752%
Advanced Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

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