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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: $48,110

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $47,837

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,745

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $46,268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRX
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $94,400 $94,400 $141,450 $160,500 $222,000 $37,700
Base Invoice $87,792 $87,792 $131,549 $149,265 $206,460 $33,742
Power rear seats 1,515 1,515 1,515      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,650 2,650      
Rear spoiler   500        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0   0  
Performance Package           4,055
Navigation system           2,650
Heated front seats           540
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted           1,740
Adaptive cruise control           600
Power rear seats 1,409 1,409 1,409      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 2,465 2,465      
Rear spoiler   465        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0   0  
Performance Package           3,649
Navigation system           2,225
Heated front seats           432
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted           1,392
Adaptive cruise control           480
Options (change) 4,165 4,665 4,165 0 0 9,585
Options (change) 3,874 4,339 3,874 0 0 8,178
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 825
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100 0
Total Price $99,490 $95,947 $146,540 $163,125 $225,025 $48,110
Total Invoice $92,591 $89,013 $136,348 $151,890 $209,485 $42,745

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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: $41,922
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,780
Model Year201520152015201520152009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRX
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20235/55-18
Total Price$99,490$95,947$146,540$163,125$225,025$48,110
Adjustments for Features-5,390-5,915-10,865-21,415-22,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,100$90,032$135,675$141,710$202,810$48,110
Cost Above Minimum$4,068$0$45,643$51,678$112,778$0
Total Invoice$92,591$89,013$136,348$151,890$209,485$42,745
Adjustments for Features-5,016-5,488-10,109-19,940-20,6810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,575$83,525$126,239$131,950$188,804$42,745
Cost Above Minimum$4,050$0$42,714$48,425$105,279$0

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

Model Year201520152015201520152009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRX
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night   $50$50 
Around view cameras   $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50$50 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire     $225
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200 
Lane departure warning   $200$200 
Lane keeping assist   $400$400 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50$50 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Roof rack     $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
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
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250 $250 
Radar-based brake regeneration $200    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 
Body kit (gray/black)     $0
Bodyside moldings     $75
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Front splitter spoiler  $200 $200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0     
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector     $40
Rear spoiler $200   $200
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     $1000
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350 
Headlight washers     $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450$450 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200 
Folding second row seats     $300
Heated front row armrests   $100$100 
Heated second row armrests   $100$100 
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Leather headliner    $1000 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats   $150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 $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 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225$225 
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250$250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500$500 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500$5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  $1000
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$14,120$14,645$19,595$30,145$30,945$8,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,390$5,915$10,865$21,415$22,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,016-5,488-10,109-19,940-20,6810

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

Model Year20152009
ModelS-ClassRX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in106.9 in
Length206.5 in186.2 in
Width74.8 in72.6 in
Height58.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,774 lb.3,871 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%
Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/55VR18 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested455087%
Total Not Requested70013%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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