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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Lexus SC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Lexus SC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,630

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $20,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,613

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $22,422

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassSC
TrimS550S600S65 AMG430
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $85,750 $139,900 $181,500 $66,805
Base Invoice $79,748 $130,107 $168,795 $58,788
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 550      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 512      
Options (change) 550 0 0 0
Options (change) 512 0 0 0
Destination 775 775 775 825
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 2,600 0
Total Price $88,075 $143,675 $184,875 $67,630
Total Invoice $82,035 $133,882 $172,170 $59,613

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus SC 430
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,797
Model Year2007200720072009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassSC
TrimS550S600S65 AMG430
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine382hp V8510hp V12604hp V12288hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20245/40-18
Total Price$88,075$143,675$184,875$67,630
Adjustments for Features0-10,650-8,525-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,075$133,025$176,350$66,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$44,950$88,275$0
Total Invoice$82,035$133,882$172,170$59,613
Adjustments for Features0-9,924-7,939-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,035$123,958$164,231$58,238
Cost Above Minimum$0$41,923$82,196$0

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

Model Year2007200720072009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassSC
TrimS550S600S65 AMG430
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50   
Power trunk closer $350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 $0 
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Night vision $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
Power retractable hardtop   $6750
Sunroof$900 $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Power antenna   $100
Satellite radio $200$200 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200  
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Massage, second row seats $150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150$150 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,780$18,430$16,305$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,650$8,525$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,924-7,939-1,375

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

Model Year20072009
ModelS-ClassSC
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase124.6 in103.1 in
Length205.0 in178.5 in
Width73.7 in72.0 in
Height58.0 in53.1 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft38.8 ft3

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