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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: $47,914

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $51,731

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,483

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $51,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelM-ClassES
TrimML63 AMG350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,990 $34,120
Base Invoice $88,341 $30,253
Driver Assistance Package 2,100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Adaptive cruise control   2,600
Ultra Luxury Package   5,380
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,250
Rear spoiler   299
Driver Assistance Package 1,953  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Adaptive cruise control   2,080
Ultra Luxury Package   4,378
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,408
Rear spoiler   199
Options (change) 3,780 13,029
Options (change) 3,516 10,465
Destination 875 765
Total Price $99,645 $47,914
Total Invoice $92,732 $41,483

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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: $41,786
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,994
Model Year20122008
ModelM-ClassES
TrimML63 AMG350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20215/55-17
Total Price$99,645$47,914
Adjustments for Features-9,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,700$47,914
Total Invoice$92,732$41,483
Adjustments for Features-9,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,477$41,483

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

Model Year20122008
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 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power liftgate$350 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,510$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,2550

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

Model Year20122008
ModelM-ClassES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in109.3 in
Length189.1 in191.1 in
Width75.2 in71.1 in
Height70.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
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 Requested320087%
Total Not Requested47513%
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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