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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,295

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $3,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,319

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $4,419

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelM-ClassM-ClassGSGSGS
TrimML350ML500350460450h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $46,900 $55,370 $58,950
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $42,210 $49,279 $53,056
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450      
Premium Package 6,150 3,750      
Sunroof 1,390 1,290      
Lighting Package 890 890      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690      
Rear side airbags 385 385      
Satellite radio 500 500      
Heated front seats 690        
Proximity key   1,080      
Rain-sensing wipers     525 100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     330    
Navigation system     1,165 1,165 1,665
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349      
Premium Package 5,720 3,488      
Sunroof 1,293 1,200      
Lighting Package 828 828      
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 430 430  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642      
Rear side airbags 358 358      
Satellite radio 465 465      
Heated front seats 642        
Proximity key   1,004      
Rain-sensing wipers     452 86  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     284    
Navigation system     1,068 1,068 1,523
Options (change) 12,895 10,785 2,520 1,765 1,665
Options (change) 11,995 10,032 2,234 1,584 1,523
Destination 775 775 875 875 875
Total Price $53,420 $60,060 $50,295 $58,010 $61,490
Total Invoice $49,738 $55,912 $45,319 $51,738 $55,454

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,393
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelM-ClassM-ClassGSGSGS
TrimML350ML500350460450h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$53,420$60,060$50,295$58,010$61,490
Adjustments for Features-3,250-3,5250-1,700-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,170$56,535$50,295$56,310$59,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,365$0$6,015$9,320
Total Invoice$49,738$55,912$45,319$51,738$55,454
Adjustments for Features-3,026-3,2820-1,516-1,691
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,712$52,630$45,319$50,222$53,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,918$0$4,903$8,444

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

Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelM-ClassM-ClassGSGSGS
TrimML350ML500350460450h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50$50
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100 
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$6,290$6,565$3,040$4,740$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,250$3,525$0$1,700$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,026-3,2820-1,516-1,691

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

Model Year20062011
ModelM-ClassGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in112.2 in
Length188.5 in190.0 in
Width75.2 in71.7 in
Height69.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft312.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested215055%
Total Not Requested172545%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested120050%
Total Not Requested120050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

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