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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: $50,926

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $11,069

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,572

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $13,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelGSGSGSR-Class
Trim350460450hR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $44,550 $53,020 $55,800 $49,300
Base Invoice $39,203 $46,127 $49,104 $45,849
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500   790
Rear spoiler 200 200 200  
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330     580
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900 900 900 650
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200 200   560
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620     760
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Premium 2 Package       5,950
Panoramic sunroof       1,070
Heated front seats       740
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,275  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400   735
Rear spoiler 160 160 160  
Rain-sensing wipers 420 80    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 264     539
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760 760 760 604
Cooled or ventilated front seats 160 160   521
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496     707
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Premium 2 Package       5,534
Panoramic sunroof       995
Heated front seats       688
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670
Options (change) 5,611 4,236 3,086 11,820
Options (change) 4,604 3,504 2,584 10,993
Destination 765 765 765 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $50,926 $58,021 $58,351 $61,995
Total Invoice $44,572 $50,396 $51,153 $57,717

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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: $8,154
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,431
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelGSGSGSR-Class
Trim350460450hR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H268hp V6
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18255/50-19
Total Price$50,926$58,021$58,351$61,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-1,075-2,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,926$56,821$57,276$59,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,895$6,350$0
Total Invoice$44,572$50,396$51,153$57,717
Adjustments for Features0-1,042-942-2,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,572$49,354$50,211$55,003
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,782$5,639$0

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

Model Year2008200820082010
ModelGSGSGSR-Class
Trim350460450hR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector   $40
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50$50$50 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear   $100
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Total Value of Features$5,490$6,690$6,565$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$1,075$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,042-942-2,714

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

Model Year20082010
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.4,830 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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested195060%
Total Not Requested131540%

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