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

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

Lowest Total Price: $48,315

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $9,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,396

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $11,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelGSGSGSR-ClassR-Class
Trim350460450hR350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,550 $53,020 $55,800 $48,000 $55,500
Base Invoice $39,203 $46,127 $49,104 $44,640 $51,645
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500   750 750
Rear spoiler 200 200 200    
Satellite radio 486 486 486 500 500
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330     530 530
Cargo net 59 59 59    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900 900 900    
Lighting Package       890 890
Comfort Package       1,350 625
Trim Package       1,750 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)       690 690
Rear side airbags       385 385
Sunroof       1,490 1,490
Heated front seats       690  
Proximity key         1,080
Rain-sensing wipers 420 80      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400   698 698
Rear spoiler 160 160 160    
Satellite radio 389 389 389 465 465
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 264     493 493
Cargo net 35 35 35    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760 760 760    
Lighting Package       828 828
Comfort Package       1,256 581
Trim Package       1,628 1,116
Metallic paint (extra cost)       642 642
Rear side airbags       358 358
Sunroof       1,386 1,386
Heated front seats       642  
Proximity key         1,004
Options (change) 3,000 2,245 1,645 9,025 8,140
Options (change) 2,428 1,824 1,344 8,396 7,571
Destination 765 765 765 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $48,315 $56,030 $56,910 $57,800 $64,415
Total Invoice $42,396 $48,716 $49,913 $53,811 $59,991

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,427
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelGSGSGSR-ClassR-Class
Trim350460450hR350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 1080, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$48,315$56,030$56,910$57,800$64,415
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-2,050-3,210-3,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,315$54,330$54,860$54,590$60,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,015$6,545$0$5,890
Total Invoice$42,396$48,716$49,913$53,811$59,991
Adjustments for Features0-1,478-1,798-2,988-3,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,396$47,238$48,115$50,823$56,326
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,842$5,719$0$5,503

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

Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelGSGSGSR-ClassR-Class
Trim350460450hR350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera  $200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat   $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
Cassette player$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player   $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125$125
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350$350
Total Value of Features$3,240$4,940$5,290$6,450$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$2,050$3,210$3,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,478-1,798-2,988-3,665

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

Model Year20082006
ModelGSR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in126.6 in
Length190.0 in203.0 in
Width71.7 in75.7 in
Height56.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.4,842 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.7 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.742.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.785.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested79082%
Total Not Requested17518%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested34066%
Total Not Requested17534%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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