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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: $51,805

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $44,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,373

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $41,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820142014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRXRX
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG350450h
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $39,760 $46,410
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $37,177 $43,625
Premium II Package 2,860          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850 2,850        
Heated steering wheel 460          
Rearview camera 750          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 560          
iPod integration 425 425 425 425    
Obstacle detection, rear         500 500
Adaptive cruise control         1,500 1,500
Luxury Package         4,520 5,635
Comfort Package         1,340 825
Navigation Package         2,775 2,775
Blind spot warning system         500 500
Premium II Package 2,660          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650 2,650        
Heated steering wheel 428          
Rearview camera 698          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 512          
iPod integration 395 395 395 395    
Obstacle detection, rear         460 460
Adaptive cruise control         1,380 1,380
Luxury Package         4,191 5,230
Comfort Package         1,232 759
Navigation Package         2,563 2,563
Blind spot warning system         460 460
Options (change) 7,905 3,275 425 425 11,135 11,735
Options (change) 7,343 3,045 395 395 10,286 10,852
Destination 875 875 875 875 910 910
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $96,480 $134,150 $148,500 $198,300 $51,805 $59,055
Total Invoice $89,849 $125,030 $138,376 $184,690 $48,373 $55,387

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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: $42,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,381
Model Year200820082008200820142014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRXRX
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG350450h
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$96,480$134,150$148,500$198,300$51,805$59,055
Adjustments for Features-2,250-6,400-10,450-10,3750-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,230$127,750$138,050$187,925$51,805$58,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,520$43,820$93,695$0$6,325
Total Invoice$89,849$125,030$138,376$184,690$48,373$55,387
Adjustments for Features-2,095-5,965-9,738-9,6630-868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,754$119,065$128,638$175,027$48,373$54,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,311$40,884$87,273$0$6,146

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

Model Year200820082008200820142014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRXRX
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG350450h
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power liftgate    $350$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$0
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Night vision  $1750$1750  
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200$200
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer $100$100$100  
Compass    $0$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  
LED headlights     $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 $150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   $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$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$9,130$13,280$17,330$17,255$6,880$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,250$6,400$10,450$10,375$0$925
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,095-5,965-9,738-9,6630-868

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

Model Year20082014
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 in55.5 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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
AC power outlet100No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested282581%
Total Not Requested67519%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested297561%
Total Not Requested187539%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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