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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,160

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $12,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,567

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $13,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelR-ClassES
TrimR350 / R320350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,100 $34,320
Base Invoice $39,153 $30,774
Premium II Package 7,850  
CD changer, remote 450  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Lighting Package 910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Proximity key 1,110  
Heated front seats 710  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,600
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,250
Ultra Luxury Package   3,880
Satellite radio   486
Rear spoiler   299
Premium II Package 7,300  
CD changer, remote 418  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Lighting Package 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
Proximity key 1,032  
Heated front seats 660  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,080
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,408
Ultra Luxury Package   3,492
Satellite radio   389
Rear spoiler   199
Options (change) 16,650 12,015
Options (change) 15,482 9,968
Destination 875 825
Total Price $59,625 $47,160
Total Invoice $55,510 $41,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,057
Model Year20082009
ModelR-ClassES
TrimR350 / R320350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$59,625$47,160
Adjustments for Features-3,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,525$47,160
Total Invoice$55,510$41,567
Adjustments for Features-2,8860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,624$41,567

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082009
ModelR-ClassES
TrimR350 / R320350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$7,490$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8860

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Lexus ES features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082009
ModelR-ClassES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in109.3 in
Length203.0 in191.1 in
Width75.7 in71.1 in
Height65.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Lexus ES specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested405070%
Total Not Requested170030%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested290079%
Total Not Requested77521%

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