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Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,075

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $18,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,482

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $19,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelESM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim330ML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,300 $47,270 $58,800 $96,100
Base Invoice $28,640 $43,961 $54,684 $89,373
Xenon HID headlights 640      
Stability control 650      
Navigation system 2,200      
Heated front seats 640      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330 590 590 590
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620      
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package   3,700 3,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Memory system, passenger seat   365 365  
Special order charge   250 250  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Xenon HID headlights 512      
Stability control 520      
Navigation system 1,843      
Heated front seats 512      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 264 549 549 549
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496      
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package   3,441 3,441  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Memory system, passenger seat   339 339  
Special order charge   233 233  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Options (change) 5,080 8,535 8,535 590
Options (change) 4,147 7,939 7,939 549
Destination 695 905 905 905
Total Price $38,075 $56,710 $68,240 $97,595
Total Invoice $33,482 $52,805 $63,528 $90,827

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,501
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelESM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim330ML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine218hp V6302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionA5T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$38,075$56,710$68,240$97,595
Adjustments for Features0-4,105-6,455-11,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,075$52,605$61,785$85,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,180$33,085
Total Invoice$33,482$52,805$63,528$90,827
Adjustments for Features0-3,822-6,009-11,079
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,482$48,983$57,519$79,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,536$30,765

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelESM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim330ML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards  $350 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
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   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300  $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,290$7,395$9,745$15,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,105$6,455$11,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,822-6,009-11,079

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20062013
ModelESM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in114.8 in
Length191.1 in189.1 in
Width71.3 in75.2 in
Height57.3 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.571.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Memory system, passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested112554%
Total Not Requested94046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Memory system, passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested112554%
Total Not Requested94046%

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