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

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

Lowest Total Price: $40,191

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $13,924

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,883

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $15,501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelISISISM-ClassM-Class
Trim250350FML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $36,968 $45,105
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 750 750
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990 3,990    
Headlight washers 100 100 100    
Sunroof 0 0   1,390 1,290
Satellite radio 486 486 486 500 500
Lighting Package       890 890
Entertainment Package       1,080 1,080
Comfort Package       1,450 1,450
Premium Package       6,150 3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)       690 690
Heated front seats       690  
Proximity key         1,080
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400 698 698
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302 3,302    
Headlight washers 80 80 80    
Sunroof 0 0   1,293 1,200
Satellite radio 389 389 389 465 465
Lighting Package       828 828
Entertainment Package       1,004 1,004
Comfort Package       1,349 1,349
Premium Package       5,720 3,488
Metallic paint (extra cost)       642 642
Heated front seats       642  
Proximity key         1,004
Options (change) 8,571 8,571 5,076 13,590 11,480
Options (change) 6,967 6,967 4,171 12,641 10,678
Destination 765 765 765 775 775
Total Price $40,191 $45,641 $61,841 $54,115 $60,755
Total Invoice $34,883 $39,680 $54,216 $50,384 $56,558

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,849
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,707
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelISISISM-ClassM-Class
Trim250350FML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$40,191$45,641$61,841$54,115$60,755
Adjustments for Features0-950-875-4,075-4,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,191$44,691$60,966$50,040$56,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$20,775$0$6,365
Total Invoice$34,883$39,680$54,216$50,384$56,558
Adjustments for Features0-826-767-3,794-4,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,883$38,854$53,449$46,590$52,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,971$18,566$0$5,919

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

Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelISISISM-ClassM-Class
Trim250350FML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net   $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50
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$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Second-row low console  $100  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat   $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
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
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
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  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,040$3,990$3,915$7,115$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$875$4,075$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-826-767-3,794-4,049

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

Model Year20082006
ModelISM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in114.7 in
Length180.1 in188.5 in
Width70.9 in75.2 in
Height56.1 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.072.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested180069%
Total Not Requested80031%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested85053%
Total Not Requested75047%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested180069%
Total Not Requested80031%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested85053%
Total Not Requested75047%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested85053%
Total Not Requested75047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested190051%
Total Not Requested182549%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested110049%

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