Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2006 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2006

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $37,225

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $12,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,423

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $13,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassISIS
TrimML350ML500250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $26,389 $31,186
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450    
Trim Package 2,200      
Lighting Package 890 890    
Sunroof 1,390 1,290    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690    
Heated front seats 690      
Navigation system 1,240   2,550 2,550
Premium Package   3,750    
Proximity key   1,080    
Luxury Package     3,495 3,495
Headlight washers     100 100
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349    
Trim Package 2,046      
Lighting Package 828 828    
Sunroof 1,293 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642    
Heated front seats 642      
Navigation system 1,153   2,168 2,168
Premium Package   3,488    
Proximity key   1,004    
Luxury Package     2,796 2,796
Headlight washers     80 80
Options (change) 9,300 9,900 6,645 6,645
Options (change) 8,651 9,209 5,444 5,444
Destination 775 775 590 590
Total Price $49,825 $59,175 $37,225 $42,675
Total Invoice $46,394 $55,089 $32,423 $37,220

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,527
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassISIS
TrimML350ML500250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7T7M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$49,825$59,175$37,225$42,675
Adjustments for Features-2,625-4,3000-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,200$54,875$37,225$41,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,675$0$4,400
Total Invoice$46,394$55,089$32,423$37,220
Adjustments for Features-2,444-4,0030-916
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,950$51,086$32,423$36,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,136$0$3,881

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

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassISIS
TrimML350ML500250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $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
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,115$7,790$3,490$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,625$4,300$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,444-4,0030-916

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

Model Year20062006
ModelM-ClassIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in107.5 in
Length188.5 in180.1 in
Width75.2 in70.9 in
Height69.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft313.0 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 mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Total Requested75051%
Total Not Requested72549%
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

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 wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested120053%
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 mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested180075%
Total Not Requested60025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested180075%
Total Not Requested60025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

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