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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: $46,908

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $13,737

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,710

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $12,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelR-ClassES
TrimR350 / R320350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,650 $36,620
Base Invoice $44,315 $34,300
Premium II Package 7,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Proximity key 1,130  
Heated front seats 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,050  
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Rain-sensing wipers   155
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   3,745
Xenon HID headlights   565
Alloy wheels, optional design   110
Power trunk closer   400
Heated steering wheel   450
Ultra Luxury Package   2,935
Rear spoiler   319
Bodyside moldings   199
Premium II Package 7,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Proximity key 1,051  
Heated front seats 670  
Panoramic sunroof 976  
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Rain-sensing wipers   144
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   3,452
Xenon HID headlights   521
Alloy wheels, optional design   100
Power trunk closer   368
Heated steering wheel   416
Ultra Luxury Package   2,699
Rear spoiler   209
Bodyside moldings   131
Options (change) 12,120 9,378
Options (change) 11,271 8,500
Destination 875 910
Total Price $60,645 $46,908
Total Invoice $56,461 $43,710

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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: $11,272
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,456
Model Year20092014
ModelR-ClassES
TrimR350 / R320350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/19 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$60,645$46,908
Adjustments for Features-2,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,180$46,908
Total Invoice$56,461$43,710
Adjustments for Features-2,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,166$43,710

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

Model Year20092014
ModelR-ClassES
TrimR350 / R320350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
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
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$7,905$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2950

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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 Year20092014
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 Weight4,829 lb.3,549 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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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?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested267557%
Total Not Requested199043%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested107541%
Total Not Requested152559%

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