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

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

Lowest Total Price: $46,045

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $13,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,641

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $15,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassRX
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,990 $57,590 $94,990 $37,400
Base Invoice $45,561 $53,559 $88,341 $33,099
Premium 2 Package 5,370 5,370    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290    
Class III trailer hitch 550 550 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 590  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620    
Driver Assistance Package     2,100  
Performance Package       4,055
Navigation system       2,650
Towing Package       160
Adaptive cruise control       600
Class II trailer hitch       415
Premium 2 Package 4,994 4,994    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200    
Class III trailer hitch 512 512 512  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 549  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507    
Driver Assistance Package     1,953  
Performance Package       3,649
Navigation system       2,225
Towing Package       128
Adaptive cruise control       480
Class II trailer hitch       295
Options (change) 10,140 10,140 3,240 7,880
Options (change) 9,432 9,432 3,014 6,777
Destination 875 875 875 765
Total Price $60,005 $68,605 $99,105 $46,045
Total Invoice $55,868 $63,866 $92,230 $40,641

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,081
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassRX
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20235/55-18
Total Price$60,005$68,605$99,105$46,045
Adjustments for Features-2,305-2,655-9,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,700$65,950$89,625$46,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,250$31,925$0
Total Invoice$55,868$63,866$92,230$40,641
Adjustments for Features-2,146-2,472-8,8220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,722$61,394$83,408$40,641
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,672$29,686$0

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

Model Year2012201220122008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassRX
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150  
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack   $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Laminated front side windows   $200
Running boards $350  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,645$7,995$14,820$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,305$2,655$9,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,146-2,472-8,8220

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

Model Year20122008
ModelM-ClassRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in106.9 in
Length189.1 in186.2 in
Width75.2 in72.6 in
Height70.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,871 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested167554%
Total Not Requested144046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested167554%
Total Not Requested144046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/55VR18 tires400No
Roof rack50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested457591%
Total Not Requested4509%
Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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