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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: $45,780

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $46,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,816

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $46,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelM-ClassES
TrimML63 AMG350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $87,000 $34,120
Base Invoice $80,910 $30,253
Obstacle detection, rear 770 500
Proximity key 1,110  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,600
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Xenon HID headlights   815
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,250
Premium Plus Package   2,480
Rear side airbags   250
Obstacle detection, rear 716 400
Proximity key 1,032  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,080
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Xenon HID headlights   652
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,408
Premium Plus Package   2,058
Rear side airbags   200
Options (change) 4,590 10,895
Options (change) 4,268 8,798
Destination 875 765
Total Price $92,465 $45,780
Total Invoice $86,053 $39,816

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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: $39,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,881
Model Year20082008
ModelM-ClassES
TrimML63 AMG350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine503hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20215/55-17
Total Price$92,465$45,780
Adjustments for Features-6,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,635$45,780
Total Invoice$86,053$39,816
Adjustments for Features-6,3560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,697$39,816

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

Model Year20082008
ModelM-ClassES
TrimML63 AMG350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,645$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3560

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

Model Year20082008
ModelM-ClassES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in109.3 in
Length188.5 in191.1 in
Width75.2 in71.1 in
Height71.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.4 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		72.4 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Lexus ES specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested205093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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