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Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison

Lexus LS vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison:
Lexus LS vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison:

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For the Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the LS vs. E-Class Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the LS and E-Class will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550's price is $7,210 lower than the Lexus LS 460's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the LS vs. E-Class Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550, the Lexus LS 460 includes additional features worth $125. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $125 adjustment for the Lexus LS 460's additional features, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550 is $7,210 less than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 7,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 5,788
Model Year20122010
ModelLSE-Class
Trim460E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine360hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers450, 19610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-18
Total Price80,66073,325
Adjustments for Features-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price80,53573,325
Total Invoice74,27568,372
Adjustments for Features-1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice74,16068,372

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Invoice Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Price Comparison (MSRP): Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Lowest Total Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550
Difference: 7,335
Lowest Total Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550
Difference: 5,903
Model Year20122010
ModelLSE-Class
Trim460E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price67,63056,300
Base Invoice62,21952,359
Air Suspension w/VGRS2,120 
Luxury Value Edition965 
Comfort Package2,035 
Appearance Package450 
Radar-based collision preparation system1,500 
AWD2,3052,500
Parking guidance system - active700 
Mark Levinson 450W 19 speakers2,080 
Premium 2 Package 2,400
Premium 1 Package 4,400
Driver Assistance Package 2,900
Sport Package 0
Obstacle detection, rear 950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 580
Air Suspension w/VGRS 0
Luxury Value Edition 0
Comfort Package 0
Appearance Package 0
Radar-based collision preparation system 0
AWD 2,325
Parking guidance system - active 0
Mark Levinson 450W 19 speakers 0
Premium 2 Package 2,232
Premium 1 Package 4,092
Driver Assistance Package 2,697
Sport Package 0
Obstacle detection, rear 884
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 539
Total options12,15514,450
Total options11,18113,438
Destination875875
Gas Tax01,700
Total Price80,66073,325
Total Invoice74,27568,372

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20122010
ModelLSE-Class
Trim460E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $1450
Heated steering wheel$100 
Parking guidance system - active$500 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Compact spare tire $75
Driver drowsiness monitor $250
Forward collision alert $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$100 
Lane departure warning system $200
Rollover sensor $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
iPod integration $150
Residual heat $50
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$50 
Traffic information $50
USB port$150 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Self-repairing paint$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $25
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Powertrain 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1250 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $700
Total Value of Features$7,865$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1150

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20122010
ModelLSE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in113.1 in
Length198.0 in191.7 in
Width73.8 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
460

Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical750Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1250Yes
Active steering1250No
Total Requested225064%
Total Not Requested125036%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information50No
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Power door closers200No
Power decklid350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

Option Package Details
E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Obstacle detection, front200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
$1700 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled front seats300Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information50Yes
HD radio100No
Media hard drive100Yes
iPod integration150No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested232579%
Total Not Requested60021%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or laser-based collision preparation system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed150No
Distance alert200No
Total Requested40017%
Total Not Requested195083%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit350Yes
245/40ZR18 tires200No
265/35ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Lexus LS

Price of the Lexus LS: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan, ext. 357-horsepower 4.6L V8
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 These are expensive cars to buy.
2005 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 4.3L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Was expensive used compared to Germans, Lexus dealers hard to negotiate with.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Price of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Able to get 2500 under invoice which I can never get for for BMW.
Price of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 sticker $56k plus options
2008 4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 More than most peoples house note, but, you get what you pay for and it is a Mercedes.
2007 4dr Sedan 507-horsepower 6.2L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 It is a $100,000 car. It is expensive, and it is expensive to maintain. This is easily a $150,000 investment over 3 years.
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Much higher price than competators.
2005 4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 In light of the prices for all cars today, you get what you pay for and the Mercedes offers only the best. They are competitive. Only problem is high cost of repairs/maintenance. Labor costs.
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Mercedes is one of the highest priced cars around. I think you pay some for the name, but some for safety and reliability
2004 4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Paid very little for it (high mileage) but cheap to keep it is not.
2004 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 They are expensive, but you get what you pay for.
2003 4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 High initial purchase price, about 10-20% above similar Lexis/Infinit models

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