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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: $52,864

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $5,456

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,161

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $5,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelR-ClassR-ClassGSGSGS
TrimR350R500350350 F Sport450h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $50,000 $54,750 $63,080
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $46,500 $50,869 $58,666
Comfort Package 1,350 625      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 500 500 500
Trim Package 1,750 1,200      
Lighting Package 890 890      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690      
Rear side airbags 385 385      
Satellite radio 500 500      
Sunroof 1,490 1,490      
Heated front seats 690        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 530 530 650    
Power liftgate 520 520      
Proximity key   1,080      
Cargo net     64 64 64
Power trunk closer     400 400 400
Steering-linked headlights     300 300  
Comfort Package 1,256 581      
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 430 430 430
Trim Package 1,628 1,116      
Lighting Package 828 828      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642      
Rear side airbags 358 358      
Satellite radio 465 465      
Sunroof 1,386 1,386      
Heated front seats 642        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 493 493 599    
Power liftgate 484 484      
Proximity key   1,004      
Cargo net     38 38 38
Power trunk closer     368 368 368
Steering-linked headlights     276 276  
Options (change) 9,545 8,660 1,914 1,264 964
Options (change) 8,880 8,055 1,711 1,112 836
Destination 775 775 950 950 950
Total Price $58,320 $64,935 $52,864 $56,964 $64,994
Total Invoice $54,295 $60,475 $49,161 $52,931 $60,452

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 350 F Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,856
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,613
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelR-ClassR-ClassGSGSGS
TrimR350R500350350 F Sport450h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8311hp V6311hp V6286hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T8T8CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8299, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18235/45-18235/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$58,320$64,935$52,864$56,964$64,994
Adjustments for Features-1,425-2,1500-4,925-1,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,895$62,785$52,864$52,039$63,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,890$825$0$11,890
Total Invoice$54,295$60,475$49,161$52,931$60,452
Adjustments for Features-1,327-2,0020-4,576-991
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,968$58,473$49,161$48,355$59,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,505$806$0$11,106

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

Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelR-ClassR-ClassGSGSGS
TrimR350R500350350 F Sport450h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200 
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200 
Lane keeping assist   $400 
Pedestrian detection   $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Wiper de-icer    $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, remote $200   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Performance meter   $150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
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   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,500$9,225$7,075$12,000$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$2,150$0$4,925$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,327-2,0020-4,576-991

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

Model Year20062016
ModelR-ClassGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in112.2 in
Length203.0 in192.1 in
Width75.7 in72.4 in
Height65.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.3,806 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.8 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 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

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 seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested64066%
Total Not Requested32534%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

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 net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested34066%
Total Not Requested17534%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350 F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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