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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: $57,685

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $49,692

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,807

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $45,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRXRX
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS65 AMG350450h
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $94,400 $94,400 $141,450 $222,000 $43,120 $53,035
Base Invoice $87,792 $87,792 $131,549 $206,460 $40,316 $49,853
Premium Package 4,500 4,500        
Power rear seats 1,515 1,515 1,515      
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800      
Heated steering wheel 490 490        
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990   600 600
Around view cameras 900 900 900   1,865 800
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,650 2,650   2,095 2,095
Wood trim, alternative type 800 800 800 800    
Wood trim, expanded coverage 950 950 950      
Rear spoiler   500        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0 0    
Polished alloy wheels     1,700      
Navigation Package         1,690  
Luxury Package         4,485 2,975
Cooled or ventilated front seats         640  
Panoramic sunroof         1,600 500
Steering-linked headlights         415 415
Hands-free trunk or liftgate         200 200
Premium Package 4,185 4,185        
Power rear seats 1,409 1,409 1,409      
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604      
Heated steering wheel 456 456        
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921   552 552
Around view cameras 837 837 837   1,716 736
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 2,465 2,465   1,929 1,929
Wood trim, alternative type 744 744 744 744    
Wood trim, expanded coverage 884 884 884      
Rear spoiler   465        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0 0    
Polished alloy wheels     1,581      
Navigation Package         1,563  
Luxury Package         4,128 2,740
Cooled or ventilated front seats         589  
Panoramic sunroof         1,472 460
Steering-linked headlights         383 383
Hands-free trunk or liftgate         184 184
Options (change) 15,595 16,095 12,305 800 13,590 7,585
Options (change) 14,505 14,970 11,445 744 12,516 6,984
Destination 925 925 925 925 975 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $110,920 $107,377 $154,680 $225,825 $57,685 $61,595
Total Invoice $103,222 $99,644 $143,919 $210,229 $53,807 $57,812

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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: $44,277
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,812
Model Year201520152015201520172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRXRX
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS65 AMG350450h
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8621hp V12295hp V6259hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20255/40-20235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$110,920$107,377$154,680$225,825$57,685$61,595
Adjustments for Features-4,890-5,415-7,690-16,4900-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,030$101,962$146,990$209,335$57,685$60,045
Cost Above Minimum$4,068$0$45,028$107,373$0$2,360
Total Invoice$103,222$99,644$143,919$210,229$53,807$57,812
Adjustments for Features-4,551-5,025-7,155-15,3510-1,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,671$94,619$136,764$194,878$53,807$56,357
Cost Above Minimum$4,052$0$42,145$100,259$0$2,550

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

Model Year201520152015201520172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRXRX
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS65 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$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0 $0  
AWD  $1700  $1700
FWD    $0 
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100    
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100$100
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
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
Animal detection, night   $50  
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50  
Backup collision intervention    $150$150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200  
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Night vision   $1750  
Pedestrian detection, night   $50  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
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 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Wiper de-icer$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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0     
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Rear spoiler $200  $200$200
Self-repairing paint    $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
HDMI port    $25$25
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Heated front row armrests   $100  
Heated second row armrests   $100  
Heated second row seats   $200  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Leather headliner   $1000  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Massage, second row seats   $150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225  
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
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 legrest, right second row seat   $500  
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150  
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350    
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels    $600$600
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,620$12,145$14,420$23,220$6,730$8,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,890$5,415$7,690$16,490$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,551-5,025-7,155-15,3510-1,455

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

Model Year20152017
ModelS-ClassRX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in109.8 in
Length206.5 in192.5 in
Width74.8 in74.6 in
Height58.7 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,774 lb.4,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested105039%
Total Not Requested162561%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested105039%
Total Not Requested162561%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
HDMI port25No
Total Requested130098%
Total Not Requested252%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250Yes
235/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Roof rails250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested285080%
Total Not Requested72520%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
HDMI port25No
Total Requested130098%
Total Not Requested252%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250Yes
235/55VR20 tires400No
Total Requested112574%
Total Not Requested40026%

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