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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: $13,649

Lowest Total Invoice: $101,273

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid   
Difference: $6,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelS-ClassLS
TrimS400 Hybrid600h L
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $91,850 $106,035
Base Invoice $85,421 $94,370
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  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850
Executive Class Seatiing Package II   12,560
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  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280
Executive Class Seatiing Package II   10,088
Cargo net   38
Options (change) 15,010 15,474
Options (change) 13,977 12,406
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $108,735 $122,384
Total Invoice $101,273 $107,651

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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: $11,834
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,781
Model Year20122009
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)255/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$108,735$122,384
Adjustments for Features0-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$108,735$120,569
Total Invoice$101,273$107,651
Adjustments for Features0-1,597
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$101,273$106,054

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

Model Year20122009
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 collision prevention$150 
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 prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Air purifier $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
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 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power legrest, right second row seat $500
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$8,240$10,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,597

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

Model Year20122009
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 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
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 system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Rear Seat Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats150No
Total Requested30044%
Total Not Requested37556%

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%
Executive Class Seatiing Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50VR18 tires400No
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row high console250No
Second-row buckets500No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
Air purifier50No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150Yes
Rear side airbags300Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Total Requested292556%
Total Not Requested230044%

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