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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: $40,191

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $13,924

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,883

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $15,501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassISISIS
TrimML350ML500250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Entertainment Package 1,080 1,080      
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450      
Premium Package 6,150 3,750      
Sunroof 1,390 1,290 0 0  
Lighting Package 890 890      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690      
Satellite radio 500 500 486 486 486
Heated front seats 690        
Proximity key   1,080      
Luxury Package     3,495 3,495  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,990 3,990 3,990
Headlight washers     100 100 100
Entertainment Package 1,004 1,004      
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349      
Premium Package 5,720 3,488      
Sunroof 1,293 1,200 0 0  
Lighting Package 828 828      
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 400 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642      
Satellite radio 465 465 389 389 389
Heated front seats 642        
Proximity key   1,004      
Luxury Package     2,796 2,796  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,302 3,302 3,302
Headlight washers     80 80 80
Options (change) 13,590 11,480 8,571 8,571 5,076
Options (change) 12,641 10,678 6,967 6,967 4,171
Destination 775 775 765 765 765
Total Price $54,115 $60,755 $40,191 $45,641 $61,841
Total Invoice $50,384 $56,558 $34,883 $39,680 $54,216

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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: $9,849
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,707
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassISISIS
TrimML350ML500250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT7T7M6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$54,115$60,755$40,191$45,641$61,841
Adjustments for Features-4,075-4,3500-950-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,040$56,405$40,191$44,691$60,966
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,365$0$4,500$20,775
Total Invoice$50,384$56,558$34,883$39,680$54,216
Adjustments for Features-3,794-4,0490-826-767
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,590$52,509$34,883$38,854$53,449
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,919$0$3,971$18,566

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

Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassISISIS
TrimML350ML500250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350   
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$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$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
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
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
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   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$7,115$7,390$3,040$3,990$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,075$4,350$0$950$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,794-4,0490-826-767

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

Model Year20062008
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

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
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 wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested190051%
Total Not Requested182549%
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

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
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 wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested110049%
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
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested180069%
Total Not Requested80031%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested85053%
Total Not Requested75047%

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
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested180069%
Total Not Requested80031%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested85053%
Total Not Requested75047%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested85053%
Total Not Requested75047%

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