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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: $68,276

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $30,679

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,488

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $28,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelM-ClassIS
TrimML63 AMGF
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $96,100 $61,300
Base Invoice $89,373 $57,009
Driver Assistance Package 1,950  
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,925
Rear bumper protector   76
Headlight washers   100
Driver Assistance Package 1,814  
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,619
Rear bumper protector   53
Headlight washers   92
Options (change) 1,950 6,101
Options (change) 1,814 5,604
Destination 905 875
Total Price $98,955 $68,276
Total Invoice $92,092 $63,488

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,699
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,316
Model Year20132012
ModelM-ClassIS
TrimML63 AMGF
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8416hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20225/40-19
Total Price$98,955$68,276
Adjustments for Features-9,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,975$68,276
Total Invoice$92,092$63,488
Adjustments for Features-9,2880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,804$63,488

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

Model Year20132012
ModelM-ClassIS
TrimML63 AMGF
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $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
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
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 
Total Value of Features$13,545$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,2880

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Lexus IS features.

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

Model Year20132012
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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Lexus IS specs.

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 F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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