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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: $30,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,135

Lexus LS 430   
Difference: $32,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320132006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassLS
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG430
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,350 $93,000 $95,000 $140,000 $160,300 $212,000 $56,525
Base Invoice $85,886 $86,490 $88,350 $130,200 $149,079 $197,160 $49,176
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0   0  
Modern Luxury Package             4,980
Proximity key             1,000
Satellite radio             486
Cargo net             59
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0   0  
Modern Luxury Package             4,040
Proximity key             800
Satellite radio             389
Cargo net             35
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,525
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,264
Destination 905 905 905 905 905 905 695
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $94,255 $94,905 $96,905 $141,905 $163,805 $215,005 $63,745
Total Invoice $87,791 $88,395 $90,255 $132,105 $152,584 $200,165 $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: $24,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,052
Model Year2013201320132013201320132006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassLS
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG430
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12278hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20225/55-17
Total Price$94,255$94,905$96,905$141,905$163,805$215,005$63,745
Adjustments for Features-4,965-6,665-4,915-8,040-15,765-15,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,290$88,240$91,990$133,865$148,040$199,240$63,745
Cost Above Minimum$1,050$0$3,750$45,625$59,800$111,000$0
Total Invoice$87,791$88,395$90,255$132,105$152,584$200,165$55,135
Adjustments for Features-4,625-6,208-4,578-7,485-14,685-14,6770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,166$82,187$85,677$124,620$137,899$185,488$55,135
Cost Above Minimum$979$0$3,490$42,433$55,712$103,301$0

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

Model Year2013201320132013201320132006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassLS
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG430
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0$0
AWD $1700     
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel    $100  
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150 
Blind spot warning system    $200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning    $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver      $75
Knee airbag, passenger      $75
Lane departure prevention    $150$150 
Lane departure warning    $200$200 
Night vision    $1750$1750 
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through      $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$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$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150   
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$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200 
Sunroof$900$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$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75
Chronometer   $100 $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200 
Heated second row seats    $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200 
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats    $150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $100
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats    $150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000    
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,415$10,115$8,365$11,490$19,215$19,215$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,965$6,665$4,915$8,040$15,765$15,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,625-6,208-4,578-7,485-14,685-14,6770

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

Model Year20132006
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 Weight4,631 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
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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