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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: $49,140

Lexus RX 400h   
Difference: $47,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,204

Lexus RX 400h   
Difference: $47,254

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelS-ClassRX
TrimS400 Hybrid400h
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $91,850 $41,580
Base Invoice $85,421 $37,004
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450  
Heated front seats   665
Premium Package   1,245
Navigation system   2,650
Xenon HID headlights   815
Wood trim   380
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,840
AWD   1,400
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278  
Heated front seats   532
Premium Package   1,122
Navigation system   2,225
Xenon HID headlights   734
Wood trim   304
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,472
AWD   1,246
Options (change) 3,400 8,995
Options (change) 3,162 7,635
Destination 875 765
Gas Tax 1,000 -2,200
Total Price $97,125 $49,140
Total Invoice $90,458 $43,204

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 400h
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,112
Model Year20122008
ModelS-ClassRX
TrimS400 Hybrid400h
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6 H209hp V6 H
TransmissionT7CVT
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG26/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18225/65-17
Total Price$97,125$49,140
Adjustments for Features-2,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,825$49,140
Total Invoice$90,458$43,204
Adjustments for Features-2,1420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,316$43,204

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

Model Year20122008
ModelS-ClassRX
TrimS400 Hybrid400h
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
CVT $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,705$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1420

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Lexus RX features.

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

Model Year20122008
ModelS-ClassRX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in106.9 in
Length206.5 in186.2 in
Width73.7 in72.6 in
Height58.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,630 lb.4,365 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 Room59.9 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 Room59.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.4 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.484.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Lexus RX specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 400h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested257590%
Total Not Requested30010%

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