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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: $50,466

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $13,094

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,689

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $14,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelGSGSGSR-Class
Trim350460450hR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $44,850 $53,320 $56,400 $52,690
Base Invoice $39,916 $46,921 $50,196 $49,002
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,500  
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500   800
Rear spoiler 200 200 200  
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330     590
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900 900 900 660
Xenon HID headlights       985
Premium 2 Package       4,400
Panoramic sunroof       1,090
Heated front seats       750
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,275  
Rain-sensing wipers 420 80    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400   744
Rear spoiler 160 160 160  
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 264     549
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760 760 760 614
Xenon HID headlights       916
Premium 2 Package       4,092
Panoramic sunroof       1,014
Heated front seats       698
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670
Options (change) 4,791 4,036 3,086 9,995
Options (change) 3,948 3,344 2,584 9,297
Destination 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $50,466 $58,181 $59,011 $63,560
Total Invoice $44,689 $51,090 $52,305 $59,174

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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: $9,654
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,282
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelGSGSGSR-Class
Trim350460450hR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H302hp 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$50,466$58,181$59,011$63,560
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-1,875-3,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,466$56,481$57,136$60,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,015$6,670$0
Total Invoice$44,689$51,090$52,305$59,174
Adjustments for Features0-1,493-1,662-3,203
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,689$49,597$50,643$55,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,908$5,954$0

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

Model Year2009200920092012
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
Fog lights$125$125$125 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,065$6,765$6,940$8,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$1,875$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,493-1,662-3,203

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

Model Year20092012
ModelGSR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in126.6 in
Length190.0 in203.1 in
Width71.7 in77.1 in
Height56.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.21.1 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 ft315.2 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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested120053%

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