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

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

Lowest Total Price: $46,405

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $13,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,344

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $14,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelRXM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim350ML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,700 $48,990 $57,590 $94,990
Base Invoice $33,742 $45,561 $53,559 $88,341
Towing Package 160      
Performance Package 4,055      
Navigation system 2,650      
Adaptive cruise control 600      
Class II trailer hitch 415      
Class III trailer hitch   550 550 550
Premium 2 Package   5,370 5,370  
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590 590
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Driver Assistance Package       2,100
Towing Package 128      
Performance Package 3,649      
Navigation system 2,225      
Adaptive cruise control 480      
Class II trailer hitch 295      
Class III trailer hitch   512 512 512
Premium 2 Package   4,994 4,994  
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549 549
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Driver Assistance Package       1,953
Options (change) 7,880 10,140 10,140 3,240
Options (change) 6,777 9,432 9,432 3,014
Destination 825 875 875 875
Total Price $46,405 $60,005 $68,605 $99,105
Total Invoice $41,344 $55,868 $63,866 $92,230

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,378
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelRXM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim350ML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$46,405$60,005$68,605$99,105
Adjustments for Features0-2,305-2,655-9,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,405$57,700$65,950$89,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,250$31,925
Total Invoice$41,344$55,868$63,866$92,230
Adjustments for Features0-2,146-2,472-8,822
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,344$53,722$61,394$83,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,672$29,686

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

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelRXM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim350ML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control $150$150 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Residual heat $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Running boards  $350 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300  $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,340$7,645$7,995$14,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,305$2,655$9,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,146-2,472-8,822

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

Model Year20092012
ModelRXM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in114.8 in
Length186.2 in189.1 in
Width72.6 in75.2 in
Height66.1 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,871 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/55VR18 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested455091%
Total Not Requested4509%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested167554%
Total Not Requested144046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested167554%
Total Not Requested144046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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