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

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

Lowest Total Price: $55,890

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $20,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,035

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $16,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelM-ClassM-ClassLSLS
TrimML350ML500460L600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $72,675 $112,250
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $64,681 $99,904
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450    
Premium Package 6,150 3,750    
Sunroof 1,390 1,290    
Lighting Package 890 890    
Entertainment Package 1,080 1,080    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,775 1,575    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690    
Satellite radio 500 500    
Heated front seats 690      
Proximity key   1,080    
Luxury Value Edition     965  
Air Suspension w/VGRS     2,120  
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349    
Premium Package 5,720 3,488    
Sunroof 1,293 1,200    
Lighting Package 828 828    
Entertainment Package 1,004 1,004    
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,651 1,465    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642    
Satellite radio 465 465    
Heated front seats 642      
Proximity key   1,004    
Luxury Value Edition     878  
Air Suspension w/VGRS     1,823  
Options (change) 15,365 13,055 3,085 0
Options (change) 14,292 12,143 2,701 0
Destination 775 775 875 875
Total Price $55,890 $62,330 $76,635 $113,125
Total Invoice $52,035 $58,023 $68,257 $100,779

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,478
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelM-ClassM-ClassLSLS
TrimML350ML500460L600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine268hp V6302hp V8380hp V8389hp V8 H
TransmissionT7T7T8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12?, 10450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$55,890$62,330$76,635$113,125
Adjustments for Features-275-5500-3,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,615$61,780$76,635$109,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,165$0$33,000
Total Invoice$52,035$58,023$68,257$100,779
Adjustments for Features-256-5120-3,109
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,779$57,511$68,257$97,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,732$0$29,413

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

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelM-ClassM-ClassLSLS
TrimML350ML500460L600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
RWD  $0 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power door closers  $300$300
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
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 
Roof rails$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
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  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Self-repairing paint  $0$0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Xenon + LED headlights   $800
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,790$7,065$6,515$10,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$550$0$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments-256-5120-3,109

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

Model Year20062011
ModelM-ClassLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase114.7 in121.7 in
Length188.5 in202.8 in
Width75.2 in73.8 in
Height69.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.4,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft318.0 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 seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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 Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested235061%
Total Not Requested152539%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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 Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested140058%
Total Not Requested100042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L

Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%
Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested150055%
Total Not Requested125045%

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