Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2011 Lexus RX Lexus RX 2009

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

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

Lowest Total Price: $49,095

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $19,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,362

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $20,699

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelM-ClassRX
TrimML450 Hybrid350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,790 $37,700
Base Invoice $51,885 $33,742
Premium 1 Package 4,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,780  
Lighting Package 985  
Class III trailer hitch 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590  
Heated front seats 750 665
Illuminated door sill trim plates 580  
Roof rack crossbars 245  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950  
Towing Package   160
Premium Package   1,245
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,130
Xenon HID headlights   815
Class II trailer hitch   415
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,740
AWD   1,400
Premium 1 Package 3,720  
Leather seating surfaces 1,655  
Lighting Package 916  
Class III trailer hitch 512  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549  
Heated front seats 698 532
Illuminated door sill trim plates 539  
Roof rack crossbars 228  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814  
Towing Package   128
Premium Package   1,120
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,341
Xenon HID headlights   734
Class II trailer hitch   295
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,392
AWD   1,253
Options (change) 12,150 10,570
Options (change) 11,301 8,795
Destination 875 825
Total Price $68,815 $49,095
Total Invoice $64,061 $43,362

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercedes-Benz M-Class dealer quotes or Lexus RX dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,414
Model Year20112009
ModelM-ClassRX
TrimML450 Hybrid350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6 H270hp V6
TransmissionB8A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG26/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8210, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$68,815$49,095
Adjustments for Features-2,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,360$49,095
Total Invoice$64,061$43,362
Adjustments for Features-2,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,776$43,362

Return to top

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

Model Year20112009
ModelM-ClassRX
TrimML450 Hybrid350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic$2000 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,845$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2850

Return to top

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

Model Year20112009
ModelM-ClassRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in106.9 in
Length188.5 in186.2 in
Width75.2 in72.6 in
Height70.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight5,227 lb.4,365 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft384.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested175068%
Total Not Requested81532%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%
Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested230081%
Total Not Requested55019%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 210W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.