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

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

Lowest Total Price: $56,770

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $10,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,858

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $5,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassSC
TrimML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG430
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $46,490 $55,790 $57,590 $92,590 $66,355
Base Invoice $43,236 $51,885 $53,559 $86,109 $57,728
Lighting Package 985 985 985    
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,000 4,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,780 1,780 1,780    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 590 590  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 580 580 580 580  
Heated front seats 750 750      
Lighting Package 916 916 916    
Premium 1 Package 3,720 3,720 3,720    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Leather seating surfaces 1,655 1,655 1,655    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 549 549  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 539 539 539 539  
Heated front seats 698 698      
Options (change) 9,405 9,405 8,655 1,170 0
Options (change) 8,747 8,747 8,049 1,088 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 765
Total Price $56,770 $66,070 $67,120 $94,635 $67,120
Total Invoice $52,858 $61,507 $62,483 $88,072 $58,493

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,018
Model Year20112011201120112008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassSC
TrimML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG430
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6275hp V6 H382hp V8503hp V8288hp V8
TransmissionT7B8T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 880, 8440, 12240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/65-17255/50-19295/40-20245/40-18
Total Price$56,770$66,070$67,120$94,635$67,120
Adjustments for Features0-2,500-2,050-5,825-1,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,770$63,570$65,070$88,810$65,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,800$8,300$32,040$0
Total Invoice$52,858$61,507$62,483$88,072$58,493
Adjustments for Features0-2,327-1,908-5,421-1,617
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,858$59,180$60,575$82,651$56,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,322$7,717$29,793$0

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

Model Year20112011201120112008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassSC
TrimML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG430
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic $2000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0   $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key   $250 
Wind blocker, small    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150 
Tires, run-flat $150   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Power retractable hardtop    $6750
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Running boards  $350$350 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Power antenna    $100
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer   $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,310$9,810$9,360$13,135$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,500$2,050$5,825$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,327-1,908-5,421-1,617

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

Model Year20112008
ModelM-ClassSC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.7 in103.1 in
Length188.5 in178.5 in
Width75.2 in72.0 in
Height70.1 in53.1 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
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 camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
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 Requested125049%
Total Not Requested131551%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
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 camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
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 Requested125049%
Total Not Requested131551%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
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 camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
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 Requested125049%
Total Not Requested131551%

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