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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: $48,069

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $8,391

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,910

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $7,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920172017
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassESES
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG350300h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,600 $55,800 $90,100 $38,900 $41,820
Base Invoice $41,478 $51,894 $83,793 $36,438 $39,171
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        
Obstacle detection, rear       500 500
Ultra Luxury Package       3,500 3,000
Alloy wheels, optional design       40  
Power trunk closer       400 400
Heated steering wheel       450 450
LED headlights       515 515
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package       2,590 2,590
Bodyside moldings       199 199
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        
Obstacle detection, rear       460 460
Ultra Luxury Package       3,221 2,761
Alloy wheels, optional design       37  
Power trunk closer       368 368
Heated steering wheel       415 415
LED headlights       473 473
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package       2,392 2,392
Bodyside moldings       131 131
Options (change) 10,985 10,265 0 8,194 7,654
Options (change) 10,217 9,547 0 7,497 7,000
Destination 875 875 875 975 975
Total Price $56,460 $66,940 $90,975 $48,069 $50,449
Total Invoice $52,570 $62,316 $84,668 $44,910 $47,146

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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: $9,421
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,622
Model Year20092009200920172017
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassESES
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG350300h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12440, 12835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$56,460$66,940$90,975$48,069$50,449
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-4,725-1,030-1,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,460$64,890$86,250$47,039$49,394
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,430$29,790$0$2,355
Total Invoice$52,570$62,316$84,668$44,910$47,146
Adjustments for Features0-1,908-4,397-962-986
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,570$60,408$80,271$43,948$46,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,838$27,701$0$2,212

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

Model Year20092009200920172017
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassESES
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG350300h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Remote app   $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
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$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$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$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards $350$350  
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Chronometer  $100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$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$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,860$8,910$11,585$7,890$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$4,725$1,030$1,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,908-4,397-962-986

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

Model Year20092017
ModelM-ClassES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in111.0 in
Length188.5 in192.7 in
Width75.2 in71.7 in
Height70.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,550 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 Room55.9 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 Room56.2 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 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 mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested280071%
Total Not Requested116529%
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

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 mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested280071%
Total Not Requested116529%
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%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested195075%
Total Not Requested65025%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested195085%
Total Not Requested35015%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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