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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Lexus SC Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Lexus SC Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $69,280 Lexus SC 430 | |||||||
| Difference: $25,395 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $61,755 Lexus SC 430 | |||||||
| Difference: $26,425 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | SC |
| Trim | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 430 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $91,850 | $92,550 | $94,500 | $139,300 | $159,500 | $210,900 | $68,405 |
| Base Invoice | $85,421 | $86,072 | $87,885 | $129,549 | $148,335 | $196,137 | $60,880 |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 950 | 950 | 950 | 1,350 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 884 | 884 | 884 | 1,256 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Options (change) | 950 | 950 | 950 | 1,350 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 884 | 884 | 884 | 1,256 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,600 | 2,100 | 0 |
| Total Price | $94,675 | $95,375 | $97,325 | $142,525 | $162,975 | $213,875 | $69,280 |
| Total Invoice | $88,180 | $88,831 | $90,644 | $132,680 | $151,810 | $199,112 | $61,755 |
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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: $24,030 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,153 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | SC |
| Trim | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 430 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 275hp V6 H | 240hp V6 D | 429hp V8 | 536hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 621hp V12 | 288hp V8 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 1200, 15 | 1200, 15 | 240, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-19 | 255/35-20 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $94,675 | $95,375 | $97,325 | $142,525 | $162,975 | $213,875 | $69,280 |
| Adjustments for Features | -365 | -2,065 | -315 | -6,165 | -13,415 | -13,415 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $94,310 | $93,310 | $97,010 | $136,360 | $149,560 | $200,460 | $69,280 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,000 | $0 | $3,700 | $43,050 | $56,250 | $107,150 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $88,180 | $88,831 | $90,644 | $132,680 | $151,810 | $199,112 | $61,755 |
| Adjustments for Features | -340 | -1,923 | -293 | -5,739 | -12,496 | -12,489 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $87,840 | $86,908 | $90,351 | $126,941 | $139,314 | $186,623 | $61,755 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $932 | $0 | $3,443 | $40,033 | $52,406 | $99,715 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Lexus SC
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | SC |
| Trim | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 430 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | ||||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||||||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | ||||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | ||||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power antenna | $100 | ||||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||||
| 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 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | |||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,330 | $11,030 | $9,280 | $15,130 | $22,380 | $22,380 | $8,965 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $365 | $2,065 | $315 | $6,165 | $13,415 | $13,415 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -340 | -1,923 | -293 | -5,739 | -12,496 | -12,489 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Lexus SC
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | S-Class | SC |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 103.1 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 178.5 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.0 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,631 lb. | 3,841 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 59.9 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 43.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 27.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 46.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 59.4 in | 49.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 27.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.4 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 |
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