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

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

Lowest Total Price: $58,265

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $9,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,249

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $5,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelSCM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim430ML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $66,805 $48,990 $57,590 $94,990
Base Invoice $58,788 $45,561 $53,559 $88,341
Rear spoiler 440      
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package   3,600 3,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   580 580  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590 590
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Rear spoiler 352      
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package   3,348 3,348  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   539 539  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549 549
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Options (change) 440 8,400 8,400 590
Options (change) 352 7,813 7,813 549
Destination 825 875 875 875
Total Price $68,070 $58,265 $66,865 $96,455
Total Invoice $59,965 $54,249 $62,247 $89,765

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,271
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelSCM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim430ML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V8302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$68,070$58,265$66,865$96,455
Adjustments for Features-5050-350-6,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,565$58,265$66,515$90,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,250$31,765
Total Invoice$59,965$54,249$62,247$89,765
Adjustments for Features-4450-326-5,979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,520$54,249$61,921$83,786
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,672$29,537

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

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelSCM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim430ML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
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
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200   
Power retractable hardtop$6750   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350 
Sunroof $900$900$900
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
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Power antenna$100   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound   $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   
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
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   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,840$9,335$9,685$15,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$505$0$350$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-4450-326-5,979

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

Model Year20092012
ModelSCM-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in114.8 in
Length178.5 in189.1 in
Width72.0 in75.2 in
Height53.1 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.871.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested69036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested69036%

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