Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2009 Lexus ES Lexus ES 2006

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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: $38,075

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $11,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,482

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $12,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassES
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG330
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,600 $55,800 $90,100 $32,300
Base Invoice $41,478 $51,894 $83,793 $28,640
Leather seating surfaces 1,995 1,995    
Lighting Package 950 950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Heated front seats 720     640
Stability control       650
Navigation system       2,200
Xenon HID headlights       640
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       330
Adaptive dampers - electrical       620
Leather seating surfaces 1,855 1,855    
Lighting Package 884 884    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Heated front seats 670     512
Stability control       520
Navigation system       1,843
Xenon HID headlights       512
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       264
Adaptive dampers - electrical       496
Options (change) 4,385 3,665 0 5,080
Options (change) 4,079 3,409 0 4,147
Destination 875 875 875 695
Total Price $49,860 $60,340 $90,975 $38,075
Total Invoice $46,432 $56,178 $84,668 $33,482

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,051
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassES
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG330
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8218hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7A5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8440, 1286, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20215/60-16
Total Price$49,860$60,340$90,975$38,075
Adjustments for Features-965-3,015-9,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,895$57,325$81,870$38,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,430$32,975$0
Total Invoice$46,432$56,178$84,668$33,482
Adjustments for Features-899-2,807-8,4740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,533$53,371$76,194$33,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,838$30,661$0

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

Model Year2009200920092006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassES
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG330
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed automatic   $900
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Power liftgate  $350 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50  
Proximity key  $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
DVD-compatible player  $0 
HD radio  $50 
iPod integration  $100 
Media drive  $15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
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-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
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 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $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$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$4,880$6,930$13,020$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$965$3,015$9,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-899-2,807-8,4740

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

Model Year20092006
ModelM-ClassES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in107.1 in
Length188.5 in191.1 in
Width75.2 in71.3 in
Height70.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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