View Poll Results: BASE MSRP RWD ONLY NO OPTIONS

RWD MSRP: $70k-$75k

7.25%

RWD MSRP: $75k-$80K

20.29%

RWD MSRP: $80k-$85k

20.29%

RWD MSRP: $85k-$90k

27.54%

RWD MSRP: $90k-$95k

15.94%

RWD MSRP: $95k-$100k

8.70%

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Sep 10, 2017 | 10:32 PM

#16

NewSpace

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Base LS can't possibly be less expensive than GS F, so it will slot in right under LC at $90k

Sep 11, 2017 | 05:01 AM

#17

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It's not going to start the same price as the S450.

Sep 11, 2017 | 05:31 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhambler

Well, while that's a reasonable assumption, consider this:

Mercedes S550 Sedan: MSRP $97k
Mercedes S-class Coupe: MSRP $123k
Difference: $26k

However, these two share the same engine and a V8, even without turbos, is considerably more expensive than a V6 with two turbos based on cursory knowledge of crate engine costs. Although I admit I have no idea on the costs of Lexus' engines.

But it's no S Class in class and features.

Sep 13, 2017 | 07:29 PM

#19

pbm317

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Posted in Car Chat as well, starting price $75,000 with 70% of cars to transact under $80,000

https://www.forbes.com/sites/doronle.../#71d2b7de7baa

Sep 14, 2017 | 05:54 AM

#20

SW17LS

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Quote:

Originally Posted by pbm317

Posted in Car Chat as well, starting price $75,000 with 70% of cars to transact under $80,000

https://www.forbes.com/sites/doronle.../#71d2b7de7baa

Very smart pricing. I'm encouraged.

Sep 14, 2017 | 06:45 AM

#21

comotiger

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This pricing structure could definitely pull customers away from the German brands. I wonder if this will also increase pressure to lower prices on the 2017 LS.

Sep 14, 2017 | 08:16 AM

#22

mbarron37

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Why the embargo til M/E on driving impressions?

Sep 14, 2017 | 08:36 AM

#23

SW17LS

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mbarron37

Why the embargo til M/E on driving impressions?

It's always that way when a new car is released. It's so no one press outlet has an advantage.

Sep 17, 2017 | 05:40 PM

#24

Bob04

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Price is correct. $15K cheaper than the S Class but only $7K more expensive than the G90. Still doubt it sells any better than the current car after the initial sales surge from the refresh.

Sep 17, 2017 | 05:54 PM

#25

SW17LS

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It'll be more expensive than that compared to the G90 when you look at equipment. Remember the G90 is fully equipped at its MSRP. The LS will be another $10k easy than base with some options.

Sep 19, 2017 | 11:33 AM

#26

Dave144239

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In one of these reviews I watched earlier, they said around $100k for the fully loaded version.

I think I heard September 24th as the cutoff date for driving impressions and full reviews, so there should be a lot more content out there soon.

Sep 19, 2017 | 11:50 AM

#27

SW17LS

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Even that is cheap...

Sep 19, 2017 | 01:25 PM

#28

comotiger

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Another informative review. This guy also states that the fully-loaded car will be ~100K and priced lower than the Germans. And the car will go on sale in Feb 2018.