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

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

Lowest Total Price: $51,370

Lexus GS 300   
Difference: $9,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,781

Lexus GS 300   
Difference: $12,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelGSGSM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim300430ML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,150 $51,375 $47,270 $58,800 $96,100
Base Invoice $37,971 $44,694 $43,961 $54,684 $89,373
Adaptive cruise control 2,850 2,850      
Rain-sensing wipers 525 225      
Navigation system 2,250 2,250      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 970 970  
Rear spoiler 200 200      
Sunroof 1,000 1,000      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200 200      
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package     3,700 3,700  
Driver Assistance Package     2,800 2,800 1,950
Memory system, passenger seat     365 365  
Special order charge     250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590 590 590
Proximity key     650 650  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620  
Adaptive cruise control 2,280 2,280      
Rain-sensing wipers 420 180      
Navigation system 1,895 1,895      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 902 902  
Rear spoiler 160 160      
Sunroof 800 800      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 160 160      
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package     3,441 3,441  
Driver Assistance Package     2,604 2,744 1,814
Memory system, passenger seat     339 339  
Special order charge     233 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549 549 549
Proximity key     605 605  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507  
Options (change) 7,525 7,225 12,955 12,955 2,540
Options (change) 6,115 5,875 12,050 12,190 2,363
Destination 695 695 905 905 905
Total Price $51,370 $59,295 $61,130 $72,660 $99,545
Total Invoice $44,781 $51,264 $56,916 $67,779 $92,641

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,661
Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelGSGSM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim300430ML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp V6300hp V8302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$51,370$59,295$61,130$72,660$99,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-4,805-7,155-11,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,370$57,795$56,325$65,505$88,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,425$0$9,180$32,165
Total Invoice$44,781$51,264$56,916$67,779$92,641
Adjustments for Features0-1,297-4,474-6,674-10,288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,781$49,967$52,442$61,105$82,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,186$0$8,663$29,911

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

Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelGSGSM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim300430ML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
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$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$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$15   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Running boards   $350 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Cassette player$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$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$75   
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$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$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Upholstered instrument panel   $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim$300$300  $300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Active steering $1000   
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$3,590$5,090$8,395$10,745$14,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$4,805$7,155$11,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,297-4,474-6,674-10,288

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

Model Year20062013
ModelGSM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in114.8 in
Length190.0 in189.1 in
Width71.7 in75.2 in
Height56.1 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.7 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.771.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 Requested147571%
Total Not Requested59029%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 Requested147571%
Total Not Requested59029%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

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