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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: $51,125

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $12,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,565

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $11,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelGSGSGSR-Class
Trim350450h350 Crafted LineR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,600 $61,330 $56,270 $52,690
Base Invoice $45,198 $57,037 $52,392 $49,002
Navigation system 0 1,735    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500   800
Blind spot warning system 700 700   600
Power trunk closer 400 400    
Premium 2 Package       4,400
Xenon HID headlights       985
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720
Heated steering wheel       225
Telematics service, such as OnStar       660
Heated front seats       750
Panoramic sunroof       1,090
Navigation system 0 1,603    
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430   744
Blind spot warning system 644 644   558
Power trunk closer 368 368    
Premium 2 Package       4,092
Xenon HID headlights       916
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670
Heated steering wheel       209
Telematics service, such as OnStar       614
Heated front seats       698
Panoramic sunroof       1,014
Options (change) 1,600 3,335 0 10,230
Options (change) 1,442 3,045 0 9,515
Destination 925 925 925 875
Total Price $51,125 $65,590 $57,195 $63,795
Total Invoice $47,565 $61,007 $53,317 $59,392

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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: $9,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,797
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelGSGSGSR-Class
Trim350450h350 Crafted LineR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine306hp V6286hp V6 H306hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT8CVT-6T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12299, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19255/50-19
Total Price$51,125$65,590$57,195$63,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,465-2,650-3,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,125$64,125$54,545$60,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,000$3,420$0
Total Invoice$47,565$61,007$53,317$59,392
Adjustments for Features0-1,363-2,470-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,565$59,644$50,847$56,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,079$3,282$0

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

Model Year2015201520152012
ModelGSGSGSR-Class
Trim350450h350 Crafted LineR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Luggage  $0 
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
High performance brake pads (optional)  $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
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15  
Wiper de-icer $25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers $50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,250$7,715$8,900$9,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,465$2,650$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,363-2,470-3,030

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

Model Year20152012
ModelGSR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in126.6 in
Length190.7 in203.1 in
Width72.4 in77.1 in
Height57.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
14.3 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.342.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
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
Power liftgate300No
Total Requested140062%
Total Not Requested85038%

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