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

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

Lowest Total Price: $42,564

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $19,546

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,316

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $20,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelISISISR-Class
Trim250350FR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,155 $36,605 $56,610 $50,240
Base Invoice $27,727 $32,578 $50,382 $46,537
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990 4,010  
Luxury Plus Package 2,380 2,380    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 800
Rear spoiler 389 389    
Rear bumper protector 76 76 76  
iPod integration 299 299 299  
Headlight washers 100 100 100  
Sunroof 0 0    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850 2,850  
Xenon HID headlights       985
Premium 2 Package       6,050
Panoramic sunroof       1,090
Heated front seats       750
Illuminated door sill trim plates       600
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302 3,318  
Luxury Plus Package 2,142 2,142    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400 744
Rear spoiler 268 268    
Rear bumper protector 53 53 53  
iPod integration 239 239 239  
Headlight washers 80 80 80  
Sunroof 0 0    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280 2,280  
Xenon HID headlights       916
Premium 2 Package       5,627
Panoramic sunroof       1,014
Heated front seats       698
Illuminated door sill trim plates       558
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670
Options (change) 10,584 10,584 7,835 10,995
Options (change) 8,764 8,764 6,370 10,227
Destination 825 825 825 875
Total Price $42,564 $48,014 $65,270 $62,110
Total Invoice $37,316 $42,167 $57,577 $57,639

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,096
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,121
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelISISISR-Class
Trim250350FR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19255/50-19
Total Price$42,564$48,014$65,270$62,110
Adjustments for Features0-950-750-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,564$47,064$64,520$58,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,956$0
Total Invoice$37,316$42,167$57,577$57,639
Adjustments for Features0-834-662-3,202
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,316$41,333$56,915$54,437
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,017$19,599$0

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

Model Year2009200920092011
ModelISISISR-Class
Trim250350FR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Power liftgate   $350
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags   $300
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$100 
Second-row low console  $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$0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio   $50
Media drive   $15
Satellite radio   $200
SD Card slot   $25
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$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 
Metal pedals  $75 
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
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,565$6,515$6,315$9,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$750$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-834-662-3,202

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

Model Year20092011
ModelISR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in126.6 in
Length180.1 in203.0 in
Width70.9 in77.1 in
Height56.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,950 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 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
13.0 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.042.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.085.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested90035%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested90035%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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 sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested210064%
Total Not Requested116536%

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