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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: $55,260

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $47,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,576

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $44,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920182018
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 $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950 $43,270 $45,695
Base Invoice $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024 $40,457 $42,954
Premium II Package 2,030          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,880 2,880        
Rear Seat Package 2,950 2,950        
iPod integration 425 425 425 425    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 950 950 950    
Heated steering wheel 470 470   470    
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,050     1,850 500
Sunshades, second row, power 720          
Navigation Package         2,120 2,120
Power-folding second row seats         1,480 1,480
Luxury Package         4,180 4,180
Obstacle detection, rear         535 535
Cold Area Package         315 315
Steering-linked headlights         515 515
Premium II Package 1,888          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,678 2,678        
Rear Seat Package 2,744 2,744        
iPod integration 395 395 395 395    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 884 884 884    
Heated steering wheel 437 437   437    
Panoramic sunroof 976 976     1,703 460
Sunshades, second row, power 670          
Navigation Package         1,956 1,956
Power-folding second row seats         1,363 1,363
Luxury Package         3,848 3,848
Obstacle detection, rear         492 492
Cold Area Package         289 289
Steering-linked headlights         473 473
Options (change) 11,475 8,725 1,375 1,845 10,995 9,645
Options (change) 10,672 8,114 1,279 1,716 10,124 8,881
Destination 875 875 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $102,700 $143,950 $152,700 $204,670 $55,260 $56,335
Total Invoice $95,643 $134,145 $142,283 $190,615 $51,576 $52,830

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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: $47,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,988
Model Year200920092009200920182018
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 V12295hp V6259hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
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)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$102,700$143,950$152,700$204,670$55,260$56,335
Adjustments for Features-300-4,525-6,775-6,8000-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,400$139,425$145,925$197,870$55,260$54,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,025$43,525$95,470$475$0
Total Invoice$95,643$134,145$142,283$190,615$51,576$52,830
Adjustments for Features-279-4,217-6,313-6,3330-1,454
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,364$129,928$135,970$184,282$51,576$51,376
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,564$40,606$88,918$200$0

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

Model Year200920092009200920182018
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  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
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  
Remote app    $25$25
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
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Backup collision intervention    $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Lane keeping assist    $400$400
Night vision  $1750$1750  
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Self-repairing paint    $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
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  
Larger infotainment display    $0$0
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   $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer $100$100$100  
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, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$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  
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$150$150  
Metal pedals $75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$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$75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding second row seats    $700$700
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     
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels    $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,380$12,605$14,855$14,880$8,080$9,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$4,525$6,775$6,800$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-279-4,217-6,313-6,3330-1,454

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

Model Year20092018
ModelS-ClassRX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in109.8 in
Length205.0 in192.5 in
Width73.7 in74.6 in
Height58.0 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.4,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%

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 controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested72566%
Total Not Requested37534%
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 wheels250No
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 Requested270079%
Total Not Requested72521%
Cold Area Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%
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 wheels250No
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 Requested270079%
Total Not Requested72521%
Cold Area Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

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