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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: $56,405

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $11,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,521

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $7,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelSCM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim430ML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $66,805 $47,270 $58,800 $96,100
Base Invoice $58,788 $43,961 $54,684 $89,373
Rear spoiler 440      
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package   3,700 3,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   310 310  
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   3,441 3,441  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   288 288  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549 549
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Options (change) 440 8,230 8,230 590
Options (change) 352 7,655 7,655 549
Destination 825 905 905 905
Total Price $68,070 $56,405 $67,935 $97,595
Total Invoice $59,965 $52,521 $63,244 $90,827

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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: $9,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,964
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelSCM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim430ML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V8302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
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$56,405$67,935$97,595
Adjustments for Features-1,6800-2,350-8,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,390$56,405$65,585$89,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,180$33,165
Total Invoice$59,965$52,521$63,244$90,827
Adjustments for Features-1,4800-2,188-7,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,485$52,521$61,056$83,359
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,535$30,838

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

Model Year2009201320132013
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$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250
Remote app $25$25$25
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
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 
App support $0$0$0
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
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
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, configurable $150$150$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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 
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$8,160$10,510$16,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,680$0$2,350$8,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4800-2,188-7,468

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

Model Year20092013
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

Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%
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?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested122559%
Total Not Requested84041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%
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?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested122559%
Total Not Requested84041%

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