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

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

Lowest Total Price: $46,990

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $10,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,306

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $12,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200720072007
ModelR-ClassR-ClassGSGSGS
TrimR350R500350430450h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $44,150 $52,375 $54,900
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $38,851 $45,564 $48,312
Lighting Package 890 890      
Comfort Package 1,350 625      
Trim Package 1,750 1,200      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690      
Heated front seats 690        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 530 530      
Sunroof 1,490 1,490      
Rear side airbags 385 385      
Proximity key   1,080      
Rain-sensing wipers     525 225  
Rear spoiler     200 200 200
Telematics service, such as OnStar     900 900 900
Lighting Package 828 828      
Comfort Package 1,256 581      
Trim Package 1,628 1,116      
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 400 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642      
Heated front seats 642        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 493 493      
Sunroof 1,386 1,386      
Rear side airbags 358 358      
Proximity key   1,004      
Rain-sensing wipers     420 180  
Rear spoiler     160 160 160
Telematics service, such as OnStar     760 760 760
Options (change) 8,525 7,640 2,125 1,825 1,100
Options (change) 7,931 7,106 1,740 1,500 920
Destination 775 775 715 715 715
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $57,300 $63,915 $46,990 $54,915 $55,415
Total Invoice $53,346 $59,526 $41,306 $47,779 $48,647

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,014
Model Year20062006200720072007
ModelR-ClassR-ClassGSGSGS
TrimR350R500350430450h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8303hp V6290hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$57,300$63,915$46,990$54,915$55,415
Adjustments for Features-3,250-3,9750-1,500-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,050$59,940$46,990$53,415$53,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,890$0$6,425$6,375
Total Invoice$53,346$59,526$41,306$47,779$48,647
Adjustments for Features-3,026-3,7020-1,305-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,320$55,824$41,306$46,474$46,847
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,504$0$5,168$5,541

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

Model Year20062006200720072007
ModelR-ClassR-ClassGSGSGS
TrimR350R500350430450h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net$40$40   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
Cassette player  $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote $200   
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350   
Total Value of Features$6,490$7,215$3,240$4,740$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,250$3,975$0$1,500$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,026-3,7020-1,305-1,800

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

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

Model Year20062007
ModelR-ClassGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in112.2 in
Length203.0 in190.0 in
Width75.7 in71.7 in
Height65.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.4 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 ft312.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft312.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft312.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested75078%
Total Not Requested21522%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested30058%
Total Not Requested21542%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 430

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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