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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: $43,056

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $13,404

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,064

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $14,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassES
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,600 $55,800 $90,100 $34,320
Base Invoice $41,478 $51,894 $83,793 $30,774
Premium II Package 6,600 6,600    
Leather seating surfaces 1,995 1,995    
Lighting Package 950 950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Heated front seats 720      
Premium Plus Package       1,280
Rear side airbags       250
Xenon HID headlights       815
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       4,250
Obstacle detection, rear       500
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       330
Satellite radio       486
Premium II Package 6,138 6,138    
Leather seating surfaces 1,855 1,855    
Lighting Package 884 884    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Heated front seats 670      
Premium Plus Package       1,152
Rear side airbags       200
Xenon HID headlights       652
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,408
Obstacle detection, rear       400
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       264
Satellite radio       389
Options (change) 10,985 10,265 0 7,911
Options (change) 10,217 9,547 0 6,465
Destination 875 875 875 825
Total Price $56,460 $66,940 $90,975 $43,056
Total Invoice $52,570 $62,316 $84,668 $38,064

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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: $11,009
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,276
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassES
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12440, 12300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20215/55-17
Total Price$56,460$66,940$90,975$43,056
Adjustments for Features-2,395-4,445-7,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,065$62,495$83,855$43,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,430$29,790$0
Total Invoice$52,570$62,316$84,668$38,064
Adjustments for Features-2,230-4,138-6,6260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,340$58,178$78,042$38,064
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,838$27,702$0

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

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassES
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
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$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
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$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,235$7,285$9,960$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,395$4,445$7,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,230-4,138-6,6260

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

Model Year20092009
ModelM-ClassES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in109.3 in
Length188.5 in191.1 in
Width75.2 in71.1 in
Height70.1 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 Room55.9 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 Room56.2 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested270068%
Total Not Requested126532%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested270068%
Total Not Requested126532%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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