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

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

Lowest Total Price: $55,745

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $48,602

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,023

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $44,803

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Model Year201720172017201720182018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRXRX
TrimS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65350450h
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $226,900 $43,270 $45,695
Base Invoice $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $211,017 $40,457 $42,954
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250      
Premium Package 4,500 4,500        
Power rear seats 1,515 1,515        
Heated steering wheel 490 490        
Rear spoiler 500 500        
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990   600 600
Heated second row seats 620 620        
Warmth and Comfort Package     2,600      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0 0    
Polished alloy wheels     1,700      
Luxury Package         4,180 4,180
Navigation Package         2,120 2,120
Obstacle detection, rear         535 535
Power-folding second row seats         1,480 1,480
Hands-free trunk or liftgate         200 200
Steering-linked headlights         515 515
Panoramic sunroof         1,850 500
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093      
Premium Package 4,185 4,185        
Power rear seats 1,409 1,409        
Heated steering wheel 456 456        
Rear spoiler 465 465        
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921   552 552
Heated second row seats 577 577        
Warmth and Comfort Package     2,418      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0 0    
Polished alloy wheels     1,581      
Luxury Package         3,848 3,848
Navigation Package         1,956 1,956
Obstacle detection, rear         492 492
Power-folding second row seats         1,363 1,363
Hands-free trunk or liftgate         184 184
Steering-linked headlights         473 473
Panoramic sunroof         1,703 460
Options (change) 10,865 10,865 7,540 0 11,480 10,130
Options (change) 10,106 10,106 7,013 0 10,571 9,328
Destination 925 925 925 925 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $108,390 $104,347 $153,165 $229,925 $55,745 $56,820
Total Invoice $100,869 $96,826 $142,509 $214,042 $52,023 $53,277

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 450h
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,777
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,084
Model Year201720172017201720182018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRXRX
TrimS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65350450h
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8621hp V12295hp V6259hp V6 H
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$108,390$104,347$153,165$229,925$55,745$56,820
Adjustments for Features-5,175-5,300-8,075-17,3250-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,215$99,047$145,090$212,600$55,745$55,270
Cost Above Minimum$4,168$0$46,043$113,553$475$0
Total Invoice$100,869$96,826$142,509$214,042$52,023$53,277
Adjustments for Features-4,816-4,918-7,513-16,1280-1,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,053$91,908$134,996$197,914$52,023$51,824
Cost Above Minimum$4,145$0$43,088$106,006$199$0

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

Model Year201720172017201720182018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRXRX
TrimS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65350450h
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0 $0  
AWD  $1700  $1700
FWD    $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Eco accelerator $100    
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Animal detection, night   $50  
Around view cameras   $500  
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50  
Backup collision intervention    $150$150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200  
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Night vision   $1750  
Pedestrian detection, night   $50  
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Roof rails    $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50  
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Wiper de-icer$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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0    
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200$200
Self-repairing paint    $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Larger infotainment display    $0$0
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200  
Heated front row armrests  $100$100  
Heated second row armrests  $100$100  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Massage, second row seats   $150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225  
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500  
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150  
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150  
Power-folding second row seats    $700$700
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0$0$0  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350    
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels    $600$600
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,380$12,505$15,280$24,530$7,205$8,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,175$5,300$8,075$17,325$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,816-4,918-7,513-16,1280-1,453

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

Model Year20172018
ModelS-ClassRX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in109.8 in
Length206.5 in192.5 in
Width74.8 in74.6 in
Height58.7 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,664 lb.4,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.356.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested105039%
Total Not Requested162561%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested105039%
Total Not Requested162561%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested100069%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Power-folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding second row seats400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250Yes
255/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested295086%
Total Not Requested47514%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Power-folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding second row seats400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250Yes
255/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested295086%
Total Not Requested47514%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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