Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2013 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2009

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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: $44,055

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $54,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,509

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $53,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320092009
ModelM-ClassISIS
TrimML63 AMG250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $96,100 $31,155 $36,605
Base Invoice $89,373 $27,727 $32,578
Driver Assistance Package 1,950    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850 2,850
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Luxury Plus Package   2,380 2,380
X-Package   1,491 1,491
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,990 3,990
Sunroof   0 0
Rear spoiler   389 389
iPod integration   299 299
Headlight washers   100 100
Rear bumper protector   76 76
Driver Assistance Package 1,814    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280 2,280
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400
Luxury Plus Package   2,142 2,142
X-Package   1,193 1,193
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,302 3,302
Sunroof   0 0
Rear spoiler   268 268
iPod integration   239 239
Headlight washers   80 80
Rear bumper protector   53 53
Options (change) 1,950 12,075 12,075
Options (change) 1,814 9,957 9,957
Destination 905 825 825
Total Price $98,955 $44,055 $49,505
Total Invoice $92,092 $38,509 $43,360

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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: $43,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,202
Model Year201320092009
ModelM-ClassISIS
TrimML63 AMG250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7M6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$98,955$44,055$49,505
Adjustments for Features-11,1550-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,800$44,055$48,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500
Total Invoice$92,092$38,509$43,360
Adjustments for Features-10,3810-832
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,711$38,509$42,528
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,019

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

Model Year201320092009
ModelM-ClassISIS
TrimML63 AMG250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention$150  
Lane departure warning$200  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$13,395$2,240$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,155$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,3810-832

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

Model Year20132009
ModelM-ClassIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in107.5 in
Length189.1 in180.1 in
Width75.2 in70.9 in
Height70.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft313.0 ft3

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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-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested230088%
Total Not Requested30012%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested230088%
Total Not Requested30012%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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