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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: $45,830

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $48,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,921

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $46,608

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Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRX
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $37,700
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $33,742
Premium I Package 1,250        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 560        
Rearview camera 750        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850 2,850      
Performance Package         4,055
Navigation system         2,650
Adaptive cruise control         600
Premium I Package 1,163        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 512        
Rearview camera 698        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650 2,650      
Performance Package         3,649
Navigation system         2,225
Adaptive cruise control         480
Options (change) 5,410 2,850 0 0 7,305
Options (change) 5,023 2,650 0 0 6,354
Destination 875 875 875 875 825
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $93,985 $133,725 $148,075 $197,875 $45,830
Total Invoice $87,529 $124,635 $137,981 $184,295 $40,921

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,535
Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRX
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20235/55-18
Total Price$93,985$133,725$148,075$197,875$45,830
Adjustments for Features-3,300-8,200-12,250-12,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,685$125,525$135,825$185,700$45,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,840$45,140$95,015$0
Total Invoice$87,529$124,635$137,981$184,295$40,921
Adjustments for Features-3,073-7,643-11,415-11,3390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,456$116,992$126,566$172,956$40,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,536$42,110$88,500$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRX
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Night vision  $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Roof rack    $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats  $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 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 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,155$15,055$19,105$19,030$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,300$8,200$12,250$12,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,073-7,643-11,415-11,3390

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

Model Year20082009
ModelS-ClassRX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in106.9 in
Length205.0 in186.2 in
Width73.7 in72.6 in
Height58.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,871 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/55VR18 tires400No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested445085%
Total Not Requested80015%

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