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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Lexus LX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Lexus LX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $85,360

Lexus LX 570   
Difference: $18,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,549

Lexus LX 570   
Difference: $21,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassLX
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG570
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900 $75,705
Base Invoice $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137 $66,620
Rear Seat Package 3,040 3,040 3,040 3,040      
Driver Assistance Package 2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 950 950 1,350      
Wood trim, alternative type 325 325          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450 2,450 2,450 2,450      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0   0  
Intuitive Parking Assist             1,000
Luxury Package             1,200
Cooled or ventilated front seats             890
Adaptive cruise control             2,850
Telematics service, such as OnStar             900
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted             1,990
Rear Seat Package 2,827 2,827 2,827 2,827      
Driver Assistance Package 2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 884 884 1,256      
Wood trim, alternative type 302 302          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278 2,278 2,278 2,278      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0   0  
Intuitive Parking Assist             800
Luxury Package             960
Cooled or ventilated front seats             712
Adaptive cruise control             2,280
Telematics service, such as OnStar             760
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted             1,592
Options (change) 9,665 9,715 9,390 9,790 0 0 8,830
Options (change) 8,988 9,035 8,733 9,105 0 0 7,104
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 825
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $103,390 $104,140 $105,765 $150,965 $162,975 $213,875 $85,360
Total Invoice $96,284 $96,982 $98,493 $140,529 $151,810 $199,112 $74,549

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus LX 570
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,724
Model Year2012201220122012201220122009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassLX
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG570
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12383hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20285/50-20
Total Price$103,390$104,140$105,765$150,965$162,975$213,875$85,360
Adjustments for Features-50-1,7500-5,850-8,900-8,900-4,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,340$102,390$105,765$145,115$154,075$204,975$80,870
Cost Above Minimum$950$0$3,375$42,725$51,685$102,585$0
Total Invoice$96,284$96,982$98,493$140,529$151,810$199,112$74,549
Adjustments for Features-47-1,6300-5,446-8,290-8,286-3,921
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,237$95,352$98,493$135,083$143,520$190,826$70,628
Cost Above Minimum$885$0$3,141$39,731$48,168$95,474$0

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220122009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassLX
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG570
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
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 
AWD $1700     
AWD w/low range      $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel    $100  
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate      $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Around view cameras      $500
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Crawl control      $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire      $225
Knee airbag, driver      $75
Knee airbag, passenger      $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Night vision    $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50 
Rearview camera   $200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows      $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch      $250
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate      $150
Refrigerated storage compartment      $250
Roof rack      $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)      $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear HVAC unit      $400
Rear wiper      $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass      $15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential      $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings      $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector      $40
Rear spoiler      $200
Running boards      $350
Skid plates      $150
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  $900
Tow hook(s), front      $40
Tow hook(s), rear      $25
Infotainment 
Aux input      $50
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted      $1000
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
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 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats      $300
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats      $200
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat   $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$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225 
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats      $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   $100
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25$25 
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$150$150$150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding third row seats      $1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000 
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering      $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$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$12,230$13,930$12,180$18,030$21,080$21,080$16,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$1,750$0$5,850$8,900$8,900$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments-47-1,6300-5,446-8,290-8,286-3,921

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

Model Year20122009
ModelS-ClassLX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in112.2 in
Length206.5 in196.5 in
Width73.7 in77.6 in
Height58.0 in75.6 in
Curb Weight4,631 lb.5,996 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in61.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in58.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in34.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.441.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.483.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested47535%
Total Not Requested87565%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested47535%
Total Not Requested87565%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested47535%
Total Not Requested87565%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested47535%
Total Not Requested87565%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus LX 570

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Intuitive Parking Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Refrigerated storage compartment200No
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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