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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: $114,882

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid   
Difference: $10,642

Lowest Total Invoice: $106,624

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid   
Difference: $4,801

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Model Year201520152015201520152011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassLS
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG600h L
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $94,400 $94,400 $141,450 $160,500 $222,000 $112,250
Base Invoice $87,792 $87,792 $131,549 $149,265 $206,460 $99,904
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,650 2,650      
Executive Rear Seat Package 3,500 3,500 3,500      
Rear Seat Package 3,000 3,000 3,000      
Warmth and Comfort Package 2,600 2,600 2,600      
Premium Package 4,500 4,500        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,450 4,450 4,450      
Wood trim, expanded coverage 950 950 950      
Driver Assistance Package     2,800      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0   0  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system           1,500
Executive Class Seatiing Package II           10,835
Cargo net           64
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 2,465 2,465      
Executive Rear Seat Package 3,255 3,255 3,255      
Rear Seat Package 2,790 2,790 2,790      
Warmth and Comfort Package 2,418 2,418 2,418      
Premium Package 4,185 4,185        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,139 4,139 4,139      
Wood trim, expanded coverage 884 884 884      
Driver Assistance Package     2,604      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0   0  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system           1,290
Executive Class Seatiing Package II           9,318
Cargo net           38
Options (change) 23,600 23,600 21,900 1,950 1,950 12,399
Options (change) 21,950 21,950 20,369 1,814 1,814 10,646
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100 0
Total Price $118,925 $114,882 $164,275 $165,075 $226,975 $125,524
Total Invoice $110,667 $106,624 $152,843 $153,704 $211,299 $111,425

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,042
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,028
Model Year201520152015201520152011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassLS
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG600h L
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12389hp V8 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20235/50-18
Total Price$118,925$114,882$164,275$165,075$226,975$125,524
Adjustments for Features-2,075-2,400-6,225-10,975-11,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$116,850$112,482$158,050$154,100$215,200$125,524
Cost Above Minimum$4,368$0$45,568$41,618$102,718$0
Total Invoice$110,667$106,624$152,843$153,704$211,299$111,425
Adjustments for Features-1,931-2,227-5,792-10,219-10,9620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$108,736$104,397$147,051$143,485$200,337$111,425
Cost Above Minimum$4,339$0$42,654$39,088$95,940$0

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

Model Year201520152015201520152011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassLS
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG600h L
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850 
Cruise control$150$150    
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Animal detection, night   $50$50 
Around view cameras   $500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Full-size spare tire     $225
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Air purifier     $50
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250 $250 
Radar-based brake regeneration $200    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 $200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0     
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Self-repairing paint     $0
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input     $50
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     $1000
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350 
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   $25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Xenon + LED headlights     $800
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row$450$450$450$450$450 
Door sill trim plates     $100
Foldaway tray table, second row     $75
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated front row armrests$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row armrests$100$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather headliner    $1000 
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Metal pedals  $75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power footrest, right rear seat$250$250$250$250$250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650 $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500$5500 
Active steering     $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  $1000
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,340$13,665$17,490$22,240$23,040$11,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,075$2,400$6,225$10,975$11,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,931-2,227-5,792-10,219-10,9620

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

Model Year20152011
ModelS-ClassLS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase124.6 in121.7 in
Length206.5 in202.8 in
Width74.8 in73.8 in
Height58.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,774 lb.4,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150Yes
Power legrest, right second row seat500Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested27532%
Total Not Requested57568%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested167563%
Total Not Requested100037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150Yes
Power legrest, right second row seat500Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested27532%
Total Not Requested57568%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested167563%
Total Not Requested100037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1900100%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150Yes
Power legrest, right second row seat500Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested27532%
Total Not Requested57568%
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S600

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Class Seatiing Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50VR18 tires400No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75Yes
Power legrest, right second row seat500Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
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
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
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Total Requested427590%
Total Not Requested47510%

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