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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: $43,355

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $19,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,263

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $20,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelR-ClassES
TrimR350350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,690 $34,320
Base Invoice $49,002 $30,774
Obstacle detection, rear 800 500
Premium 2 Package 4,400  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Xenon HID headlights 985 815
Heated front seats 750  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 330
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,250
Rear side airbags   250
Rear spoiler   299
Satellite radio   486
Premium Plus Package   1,280
Obstacle detection, rear 744 400
Premium 2 Package 4,092  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Xenon HID headlights 916 652
Heated front seats 698  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 264
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,408
Rear side airbags   200
Rear spoiler   199
Satellite radio   389
Premium Plus Package   1,152
Options (change) 9,335 8,210
Options (change) 8,683 6,664
Destination 875 825
Total Price $62,900 $43,355
Total Invoice $58,560 $38,263

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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: $16,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,350
Model Year20122009
ModelR-ClassES
TrimR350350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19215/55-17
Total Price$62,900$43,355
Adjustments for Features-3,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,735$43,355
Total Invoice$58,560$38,263
Adjustments for Features-2,9470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,613$38,263

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

Model Year20122009
ModelR-ClassES
TrimR350350
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 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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 wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,430$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9470

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

Model Year20122009
ModelR-ClassES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in109.3 in
Length203.1 in191.1 in
Width77.1 in71.1 in
Height65.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,960 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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		15.2 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125056%
Total Not Requested100044%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested60027%
Total Not Requested160073%

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