I do think they make a special-order version of the towncar for chauffer use.... otherwise, it wouldn't reallly be practical to stock vehicles with the above equipment on normal lots.

The lexus is in a much higher base price range so I think its expected. The towncar comes in a lot of variaants, from what I've seen. Eg: consumer, taxi/chauffeur, rental... all have mildly different features ffrom what I've seen. The lexus is much less likely to be sold for rental or taxi use, so I don't think they have to offer the same set of options (eg, a stripped down cheaper consumer version like the bse towncar) That being said, I do not know if the current and oolder LS has the 'chauffeur' type options as base. I don't think they do. The ls430 we have owes half its features to the near $20k option package (original msrp). I think its called the ultra luxury package; it added all the rear center console stuff, auto closing doors, air suspension, reclining rear seats and power headrests, etc... (sorry, typing from my phone). I hope this made some sense toward my case.

I was talking about the Lexus LS430 having the buttons on the passenger seat.
And why it would of not of been practical for the Lincoln to have the same for
every Town Car seeing how they cost around $50,000 or so.