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

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

Lowest Total Price: $56,460

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $7,226

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,570

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $2,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelLSM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim430ML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $56,525 $44,600 $55,800 $90,100
Base Invoice $49,176 $41,478 $51,894 $83,793
Modern Luxury Package 4,980      
Satellite radio 486      
Proximity key 1,000      
Lighting Package   950 950  
Premium II Package   6,600 6,600  
Leather seating surfaces   1,995 1,995  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Heated front seats   720    
Heated second row seats       610
Modern Luxury Package 4,040      
Satellite radio 389      
Proximity key 800      
Lighting Package   884 884  
Premium II Package   6,138 6,138  
Leather seating surfaces   1,855 1,855  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Heated front seats   670    
Heated second row seats       567
Options (change) 6,466 10,985 10,265 610
Options (change) 5,229 10,217 9,547 567
Destination 695 875 875 875
Total Price $63,686 $56,460 $66,940 $91,585
Total Invoice $55,100 $52,570 $62,316 $85,235

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,896
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,085
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelLSM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim430ML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine278hp V8268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9440, 12440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20
Total Price$63,686$56,460$66,940$91,585
Adjustments for Features0-1,670-3,720-6,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,686$54,790$63,220$85,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,430$30,375
Total Invoice$55,100$52,570$62,316$85,235
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-3,463-5,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,100$51,015$58,853$79,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,838$28,245

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

Model Year2006200920092009
ModelLSM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim430ML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Cassette player$50   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,700$5,370$7,420$10,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,670$3,720$6,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,555-3,463-5,975

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

Model Year20062009
ModelLSM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.2 in114.7 in
Length197.4 in188.5 in
Width72.0 in75.2 in
Height58.7 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.272.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested245062%
Total Not Requested151538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested245062%
Total Not Requested151538%

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