Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Lexus ES Lexus ES 2018

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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: $49,377

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $14,423

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,908

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $13,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelR-ClassES
TrimR350 / R320350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,100 $38,900
Base Invoice $39,153 $36,438
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Premium III Package 11,250  
Lighting Package 910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Proximity key 1,110  
iPod integration 375  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 379
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Heated front seats 710  
Sunshades, second row 300  
Ultra Luxury Package   8,520
Rear spoiler   319
Bodyside moldings   199
Cargo net   65
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Premium III Package 10,462  
Lighting Package 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
Proximity key 1,032  
iPod integration 349  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 250
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Heated front seats 660  
Sunshades, second row 279  
Ultra Luxury Package   7,847
Rear spoiler   209
Bodyside moldings   130
Cargo net   39
Options (change) 20,825 9,482
Options (change) 19,366 8,475
Destination 875 995
Total Price $63,800 $49,377
Total Invoice $59,394 $45,908

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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: $12,748
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,927
Model Year20082018
ModelR-ClassES
TrimR350 / R320350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$63,800$49,377
Adjustments for Features-1,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,125$49,377
Total Invoice$59,394$45,908
Adjustments for Features-1,5590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,835$45,908

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

Model Year20082018
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$8,665$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5590

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

Model Year20082018
ModelR-ClassES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in111.0 in
Length203.0 in192.7 in
Width75.7 in71.7 in
Height65.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in40.0 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 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft315.2 ft3

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

Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Cargo net40Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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 Requested421561%
Total Not Requested272539%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested362568%
Total Not Requested167532%

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