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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: $54,810

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $27,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,031

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $24,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelM-ClassM-ClassLS
TrimML350ML500460L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $78,820
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $72,513
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  
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  
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  
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  
Proximity key   1,004  
Air Suspension w/VGRS     1,949
All Weather Package     184
Heated steering wheel     140
Options (change) 14,285 11,975 2,470
Options (change) 13,288 11,139 2,273
Destination 775 775 975
Total Price $54,810 $61,250 $82,265
Total Invoice $51,031 $57,019 $75,761

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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: $27,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,569
Model Year200620062017
ModelM-ClassM-ClassLS
TrimML350ML500460L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine268hp V6302hp V8386hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$54,810$61,250$82,265
Adjustments for Features0-275-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,810$60,975$82,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,165$0
Total Invoice$51,031$57,019$75,761
Adjustments for Features0-256-161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,031$56,763$75,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,732$0

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

Model Year200620062017
ModelM-ClassM-ClassLS
TrimML350ML500460L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power door closers  $300
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports  $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
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Self-repairing paint  $0
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,815$6,090$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-256-161

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

Model Year20062017
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
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
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%

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%

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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