Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2006 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2014

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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: $39,595

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $8,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,870

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $8,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelM-ClassM-ClassISIS
TrimML350ML500250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $36,100 $39,615
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $33,573 $36,841
Lighting Package 890 890    
Trim Package 2,200      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690    
Rear side airbags 385 385    
Sunroof 1,390 1,290    
Satellite radio 500 500    
Navigation system 1,240 1,240 2,085 2,085
Proximity key   1,080    
Lighting Package 828 828    
Trim Package 2,046      
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642    
Rear side airbags 358 358    
Sunroof 1,293 1,200    
Satellite radio 465 465    
Navigation system 1,153 1,153 1,927 1,927
Proximity key   1,004    
Options (change) 8,045 6,825 2,585 2,585
Options (change) 7,483 6,348 2,387 2,387
Destination 775 775 910 910
Total Price $48,570 $56,100 $39,595 $43,110
Total Invoice $45,226 $52,228 $36,870 $40,138

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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: $6,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,879
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelM-ClassM-ClassISIS
TrimML350ML500250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$48,570$56,100$39,595$43,110
Adjustments for Features-2,660-3,1350-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,910$52,965$39,595$42,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,055$0$3,315
Total Invoice$45,226$52,228$36,870$40,138
Adjustments for Features-2,477-2,9190-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,749$49,309$36,870$39,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,560$0$3,082

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

Model Year2006200620142014
ModelM-ClassM-ClassISIS
TrimML350ML500250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25
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 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
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 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450$450  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,550$6,025$2,890$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,660$3,135$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,477-2,9190-186

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

Model Year20062014
ModelM-ClassIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in110.2 in
Length188.5 in183.7 in
Width75.2 in71.3 in
Height69.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested127586%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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