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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: $61,000

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $2,686

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,100

Lexus LS 430   
Difference: $1,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelLSM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim430ML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $56,525 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $49,176 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
Modern Luxury Package 4,980        
Proximity key 1,000 650 650    
Satellite radio 486        
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390  
Premium 1 Package   4,030 4,030    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970  
Memory system, passenger seat   365 365 365  
Special order charge   250 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570 570  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590 590 590
Heated second row seats   620 620 620 620
Modern Luxury Package 4,040        
Proximity key 800 605 605    
Satellite radio 389        
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293  
Premium 1 Package   3,748 3,748    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902  
Memory system, passenger seat   339 339 339  
Special order charge   233 233 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530 530  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549 549 549
Heated second row seats   577 577 577 577
Options (change) 6,466 11,775 11,775 5,475 1,210
Options (change) 5,229 10,953 10,953 5,093 1,126
Destination 695 925 925 925 925
Total Price $63,686 $62,500 $61,000 $69,300 $100,535
Total Invoice $55,100 $58,192 $56,797 $64,515 $93,563

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,606
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,023
Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelLSM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim430ML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine278hp V8200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$63,686$62,500$61,000$69,300$100,535
Adjustments for Features0-4,420-2,720-5,720-9,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,686$58,080$58,280$63,580$91,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200$5,500$33,210
Total Invoice$55,100$58,192$56,797$64,515$93,563
Adjustments for Features0-4,115-2,533-5,325-8,604
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,100$54,077$54,264$59,190$84,959
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$187$5,113$30,882

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

Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelLSM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim430ML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40$40
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$0 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Cassette player$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100    
Upholstered instrument panel   $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,625$8,045$6,345$9,345$12,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,420$2,720$5,720$9,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,115-2,533-5,325-8,604

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

Model Year20062015
ModelLSM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.2 in114.8 in
Length197.4 in189.1 in
Width72.0 in75.2 in
Height58.7 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.271.0 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 ML250 BlueTEC

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Memory system, passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested5014%
Total Not Requested30086%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested167581%
Total Not Requested39019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Memory system, passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested5014%
Total Not Requested30086%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested167581%
Total Not Requested39019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Memory system, passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested5014%
Total Not Requested30086%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

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