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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: $69,280

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $53,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,755

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $52,761

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassSC
TrimS550AMG S63AMG S65430
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $121,550 $163,150 $234,050 $68,405
Base Invoice $113,042 $151,730 $217,667 $60,880
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 0 0  
Options (change) 590 0 0 0
Options (change) 549 0 0 0
Destination 925 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $123,065 $164,075 $236,675 $69,280
Total Invoice $114,516 $152,655 $220,292 $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: $48,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,466
Model Year2016201620162010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassSC
TrimS550AMG S63AMG S65430
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12288hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 131940, 24240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20245/40-18
Total Price$123,065$164,075$236,675$69,280
Adjustments for Features-5,690-8,090-15,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$117,375$155,985$221,335$69,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,610$103,960$0
Total Invoice$114,516$152,655$220,292$61,755
Adjustments for Features-5,295-7,527-14,2780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$109,221$145,128$206,014$61,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,907$96,793$0

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

Model Year2016201620162010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassSC
TrimS550AMG S63AMG S65430
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night  $50 
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Night vision  $1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection, night  $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Tires, run-flat$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
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 
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250$250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0 
Front splitter spoiler $200$200 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100 
Power retractable hardtop   $6750
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25 
Power antenna   $100
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer $100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350 
Headlight washers   $50
Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents  $0 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
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$300 
Heated front row armrests  $100 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather headliner  $1000 
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension  $500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,530$17,930$25,180$9,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,690$8,090$15,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,295-7,527-14,2780

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

Model Year20162010
ModelS-ClassSC
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.9 in103.1 in
Length197.9 in178.5 in
Width74.7 in72.0 in
Height55.8 in53.1 in
Curb Weight4,708 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.7 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft38.8 ft3

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