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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: $51,375

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $44,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,224

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $43,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082011
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 $39,075
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $35,363
Premium II Package 2,860        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850 2,850      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 560        
Rearview camera 750        
iPod integration 425 425 425 425  
Navigation Package         2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers         110
Comfort Package         1,950
Luxury Package         4,900
Adaptive cruise control         1,500
Obstacle detection, rear         500
Premium II Package 2,660        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650 2,650      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 512        
Rearview camera 698        
iPod integration 395 395 395 395  
Navigation Package         2,172
Unbranded 12 speakers         94
Comfort Package         1,678
Luxury Package         4,322
Adaptive cruise control         1,290
Obstacle detection, rear         430
Options (change) 7,445 3,275 425 425 11,425
Options (change) 6,915 3,045 395 395 9,986
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $96,020 $134,150 $148,500 $198,300 $51,375
Total Invoice $89,421 $125,030 $138,376 $184,690 $46,224

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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: $42,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,451
Model Year20082008200820082011
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 V12275hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20235/55-19
Total Price$96,020$134,150$148,500$198,300$51,375
Adjustments for Features-1,875-6,125-10,175-10,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,145$128,025$138,325$188,200$51,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,880$44,180$94,055$0
Total Invoice$89,421$125,030$138,376$184,690$46,224
Adjustments for Features-1,746-5,709-9,481-9,4070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,675$119,321$128,895$175,283$46,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,646$41,220$87,608$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082011
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 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
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 
Sunshade, rear, power$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
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Night vision  $1750$1750 
Passenger side camera    $200
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
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 rails    $250
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 
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 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Traffic information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
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 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
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   $100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25 
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    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,180$12,430$16,480$16,405$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,875$6,125$10,175$10,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,746-5,709-9,481-9,4070

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

Model Year20082011
ModelS-ClassRX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in107.9 in
Length205.0 in187.8 in
Width73.7 in74.2 in
Height58.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.4,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested272570%
Total Not Requested115030%

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