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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: $47,200

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $14,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,115

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $13,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassES
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,790 $59,450 $97,250 $36,725
Base Invoice $44,445 $55,289 $90,443 $34,400
Premium 1 Package 3,920 3,920    
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970   500
Memory system, passenger seat 365 365    
Special order charge 250 250 250  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Proximity key 650 650    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620    
Rear side airbags 420 420 420  
Rear seat pass-through 160 160 160  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 590  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Driver Assistance Package     1,950  
Adaptive cruise control       1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       4,065
Ultra Luxury Package       3,535
Premium 1 Package 3,646 3,646    
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902   460
Memory system, passenger seat 339 339    
Special order charge 233 233 233  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Proximity key 605 605    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507    
Rear side airbags 391 391 391  
Rear seat pass-through 149 149 149  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 549  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Driver Assistance Package     1,814  
Adaptive cruise control       1,380
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,749
Ultra Luxury Package       3,251
Options (change) 13,025 13,025 4,460 9,600
Options (change) 12,116 12,116 4,150 8,840
Destination 925 925 925 875
Total Price $61,740 $73,400 $102,635 $47,200
Total Invoice $57,486 $68,330 $95,518 $44,115

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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: $11,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,629
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassES
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20215/55-17
Total Price$61,740$73,400$102,635$47,200
Adjustments for Features-2,945-5,295-10,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,795$68,105$91,690$47,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,310$32,895$0
Total Invoice$57,486$68,330$95,518$44,115
Adjustments for Features-2,742-4,929-10,1860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,744$63,401$85,332$44,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,657$30,588$0

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

Model Year2014201420142012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassES
TrimML350ML550ML63 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 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
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 
Body kit  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Running boards $350  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Chronometer  $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,460$9,810$15,460$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,945$5,295$10,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,742-4,929-10,1860

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

Model Year20142012
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 ML350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested157576%
Total Not Requested49024%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested157576%
Total Not Requested49024%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested160080%
Total Not Requested40020%

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