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

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

Lowest Total Price: $46,339

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $13,721

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,304

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $12,608

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Model Year20062016
ModelM-ClassES
TrimML500350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,500 $38,100
Base Invoice $45,105 $35,688
Comfort Package 1,450  
Sunroof 1,290  
Premium Package 3,750  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 500
Lighting Package 890  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Proximity key 1,080  
Rear side airbags 385  
Satellite radio 500  
Ultra Luxury Package   3,500
Rain-sensing wipers   155
Alloy wheels, optional design   40
Power trunk closer   400
Heated steering wheel   450
Navigation Package   1,530
LED headlights   515
Bodyside moldings   199
Comfort Package 1,349  
Sunroof 1,200  
Premium Package 3,488  
Obstacle detection, rear 698 460
Lighting Package 828  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Proximity key 1,004  
Rear side airbags 358  
Satellite radio 465  
Ultra Luxury Package   3,221
Rain-sensing wipers   144
Alloy wheels, optional design   37
Power trunk closer   368
Heated steering wheel   416
Navigation Package   1,416
LED headlights   473
Bodyside moldings   131
Options (change) 10,785 7,289
Options (change) 10,032 6,666
Destination 775 950
Total Price $60,060 $46,339
Total Invoice $55,912 $43,304

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,196
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,188
Model Year20062016
ModelM-ClassES
TrimML500350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$60,060$46,339
Adjustments for Features-1,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,535$46,339
Total Invoice$55,912$43,304
Adjustments for Features-1,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,492$43,304

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

Model Year20062016
ModelM-ClassES
TrimML500350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,590$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4200

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

Model Year20062016
ModelM-ClassES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in111.0 in
Length188.5 in192.7 in
Width75.2 in71.7 in
Height69.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,743 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.4 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		72.4 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130054%
Total Not Requested110046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested165063%
Total Not Requested95037%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

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