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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: $43,510

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $14,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,000

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $16,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201020102010
ModelESM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim350ML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,120 $45,700 $56,750 $91,050
Base Invoice $30,253 $42,501 $52,778 $84,676
Premium Plus Package 2,480      
Rear side airbags 250      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,250      
Xenon HID headlights 815      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 790 790  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330 580 580 580
Lighting Package   970 970  
Premium 2 Package   5,950 5,950  
Leather seating surfaces   1,750 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Heated front seats   740    
Premium Plus Package 2,058      
Rear side airbags 200      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,408      
Xenon HID headlights 652      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 735 735  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 264 539 539 539
Lighting Package   902 902  
Premium 2 Package   5,534 5,534  
Leather seating surfaces   1,628 1,628  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Heated front seats   688    
Options (change) 8,625 11,500 10,760 580
Options (change) 6,982 10,696 10,008 539
Destination 765 875 875 875
Total Price $43,510 $58,075 $68,385 $92,505
Total Invoice $38,000 $54,072 $63,661 $86,090

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,796
Model Year2008201020102010
ModelESM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim350ML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14440, 12440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/50-19255/50-19295/40-20
Total Price$43,510$58,075$68,385$92,505
Adjustments for Features0-2,445-4,495-7,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,510$55,630$63,890$85,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,260$29,705
Total Invoice$38,000$54,072$63,661$86,090
Adjustments for Features0-2,276-4,184-6,673
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,000$51,796$59,477$79,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,681$27,621

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

Model Year2008201020102010
ModelESM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim350ML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails $250  
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 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
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
Leather door panel trim   $250
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Metal pedals   $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,840$5,285$7,335$10,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,445$4,495$7,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,276-4,184-6,673

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

Model Year20082010
ModelESM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in114.7 in
Length191.1 in188.5 in
Width71.1 in75.2 in
Height57.1 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.772.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested190086%
Total Not Requested30014%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested195057%
Total Not Requested146543%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested195057%
Total Not Requested146543%

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