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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: $56,655

Lexus RX 450h   
Difference: $40,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,577

Lexus RX 450h   
Difference: $39,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelS-ClassRX
TrimS400 Hybrid450h
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $91,850 $42,685
Base Invoice $85,421 $38,841
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450 2,540
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950  
Navigation Package   2,465
Xenon HID headlights   875
Luxury Package   4,800
Comfort Package   825
AWD   1,590
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278 2,032
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884  
Navigation Package   2,085
Xenon HID headlights   700
Luxury Package   3,936
Comfort Package   660
AWD   1,448
Options (change) 3,400 13,095
Options (change) 3,162 10,861
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $97,125 $56,655
Total Invoice $90,458 $50,577

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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: $40,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,993
Model Year20122010
ModelS-ClassRX
TrimS400 Hybrid450h
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionT7CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG30/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14320, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18235/55-19
Total Price$97,125$56,655
Adjustments for Features0-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,125$56,530
Total Invoice$90,458$50,577
Adjustments for Features0-112
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,458$50,465

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

Model Year20122010
ModelS-ClassRX
TrimS400 Hybrid450h
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Passenger side camera $200
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails $250
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
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$5,655$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-112

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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 Year20122010
ModelS-ClassRX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in107.9 in
Length206.5 in187.8 in
Width73.7 in74.2 in
Height58.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,630 lb.4,490 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 Room59.9 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 Room59.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.4 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.480.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested130098%
Total Not Requested252%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 plates100Yes
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 Requested282573%
Total Not Requested105027%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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