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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: $57,025

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $25,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,091

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $22,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassLSLS
TrimML350ML500460L600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $78,820 $120,440
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $72,513 $110,805
Premium Package 6,150 3,750    
Sunroof 1,390 1,290    
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Lighting Package 890 890    
Entertainment Package 1,080 1,080    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,775 1,575    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690    
Heated front seats 690      
Satellite radio 500 500    
Rear side airbags 385 385    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 750 750    
Proximity key   1,080    
Air Suspension w/VGRS     2,120  
All Weather Package     200  
Heated steering wheel     150  
Premium Package 5,720 3,488    
Sunroof 1,293 1,200    
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349    
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698    
Lighting Package 828 828    
Entertainment Package 1,004 1,004    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,651 1,465    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642    
Heated front seats 642      
Satellite radio 465 465    
Rear side airbags 358 358    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 698 698    
Proximity key   1,004    
Air Suspension w/VGRS     1,949  
All Weather Package     184  
Heated steering wheel     140  
Options (change) 16,500 14,190 2,470 0
Options (change) 15,348 13,199 2,273 0
Destination 775 775 950 950
Total Price $57,025 $63,465 $82,240 $121,390
Total Invoice $53,091 $59,079 $75,736 $111,755

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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: $25,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,367
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassLSLS
TrimML350ML500460L600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine268hp V6302hp V8386hp 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$57,025$63,465$82,240$121,390
Adjustments for Features-775-1,0500-6,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,250$62,415$82,240$115,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,165$0$33,150
Total Invoice$53,091$59,079$75,736$111,755
Adjustments for Features-722-9770-5,524
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,369$58,102$75,736$106,231
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,733$0$30,495

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

Model Year2006200620162016
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
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags$300$300 $300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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 
Air purifier   $50
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
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 
App support  $0$0
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$0
HD radio  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $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
LED headlights   $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0
Coordinated climate control, rear seats   $0
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats   $200
Massage, second row seats   $150
Memory system, second row seats   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats   $150
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  
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,315$7,590$6,540$12,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$775$1,050$0$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-722-9770-5,524

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

Model Year20062016
ModelM-ClassLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase114.7 in121.7 in
Length188.5 in205.0 in
Width75.2 in73.8 in
Height69.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.4,278 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 in36.7 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

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
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested235061%
Total Not Requested152539%
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%
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

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%
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%
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

Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested150055%
Total Not Requested125045%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

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