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

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

Lowest Total Price: $50,325

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $645

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,859

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelM-ClassM-ClassRC
TrimML350ML500350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $42,790
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $39,796
Trim Package 2,200    
Sunroof 1,390 1,290 1,100
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450  
Lighting Package 890 890  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Satellite radio 500 500  
Heated front seats 690    
Navigation system 1,240 1,240  
Proximity key   1,080  
All Weather Package     220
Navigation Package     1,530
Luxury Package     2,700
235/40VR19     795
Fog lights     410
Trim Package 2,046    
Sunroof 1,293 1,200 1,012
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349  
Lighting Package 828 828  
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642  
Satellite radio 465 465  
Heated front seats 642    
Navigation system 1,153 1,153  
Proximity key   1,004  
All Weather Package     201
Navigation Package     1,416
Luxury Package     2,484
235/40VR19     732
Fog lights     376
Options (change) 9,800 7,890 7,255
Options (change) 9,116 7,339 6,681
Destination 775 775 925
Total Price $50,325 $57,165 $50,970
Total Invoice $46,859 $53,219 $47,402

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,209
Model Year200620062015
ModelM-ClassM-ClassRC
TrimML350ML500350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6302hp V8306hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18235/40-19
Total Price$50,325$57,165$50,970
Adjustments for Features-715-9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,610$56,175$50,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,565$0
Total Invoice$46,859$53,219$47,402
Adjustments for Features-666-9220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,193$52,297$47,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,104$0

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

Model Year200620062015
ModelM-ClassM-ClassRC
TrimML350ML500350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
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 rear side windows$200$200 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $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
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450$450 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$6,290$6,565$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-666-9220

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

Model Year20062015
ModelM-ClassRC
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.7 in107.5 in
Length188.5 in184.8 in
Width75.2 in72.4 in
Height69.8 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Total Requested95064%
Total Not Requested52536%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested55054%
Total Not Requested46546%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested55054%
Total Not Requested46546%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested70029%
Total Not Requested167571%

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