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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: $63,095

Lexus RX 450h   
Difference: $37,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,129

Lexus RX 450h   
Difference: $34,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelS-ClassRX
TrimS400 Hybrid450h
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $91,850 $46,410
Base Invoice $85,421 $43,625
Driver Assistance Package 2,900  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450 2,145
Heated steering wheel 490  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950  
Navigation Package   2,775
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Luxury Package   5,635
Comfort Package   825
AWD   1,400
Mark Levinson 330W 15 speakers   995
Blind spot warning system   500
Driver Assistance Package 2,697  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278 1,970
Heated steering wheel 456  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884  
Navigation Package   2,563
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Luxury Package   5,230
Comfort Package   759
AWD   1,316
Mark Levinson 330W 15 speakers   916
Blind spot warning system   460
Options (change) 6,790 15,775
Options (change) 6,315 14,594
Destination 875 910
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $100,515 $63,095
Total Invoice $93,611 $59,129

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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: $37,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,435
Model Year20122014
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, 14330, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18235/55-19
Total Price$100,515$63,095
Adjustments for Features-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,465$63,095
Total Invoice$93,611$59,129
Adjustments for Features-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,564$59,129

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

Model Year20122014
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
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
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$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 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
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 
LED headlights $1000
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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$7,405$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-470

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

Model Year20122014
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.4,652 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 in55.5 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 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

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%
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%
Mark Levinson, 330W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Mark Levinson, 330W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
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 camera200No
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87559%
Total Not Requested60041%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested337570%
Total Not Requested147530%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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