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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: $57,985

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $2,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelR-ClassR-ClassGS
TrimR350R500350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $50,895
Comfort Package 1,350 625  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 500
Trim Package 1,750 1,200  
Lighting Package 890 890  
Multicontour front seats 780 780  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Satellite radio 500 500  
Sunroof 1,490 1,490  
Rear side airbags 385 385  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 530 530  
Heated second row seats 1,190 690  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,050 1,050  
Power liftgate 520 520  
Proximity key   1,080  
Luxury Package     4,735
Power trunk closer     400
Rear spoiler     395
Cargo net     65
Comfort Package 1,256 581  
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 430
Trim Package 1,628 1,116  
Lighting Package 828 828  
Multicontour front seats 725 725  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642  
Satellite radio 465 465  
Sunroof 1,386 1,386  
Rear side airbags 358 358  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 493 493  
Heated second row seats 1,107 642  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 976 976  
Power liftgate 484 484  
Proximity key   1,004  
Luxury Package     4,357
Power trunk closer     368
Rear spoiler     250
Cargo net     39
Options (change) 11,875 11,180 6,095
Options (change) 11,046 10,398 5,444
Destination 775 775 995
Total Price $60,650 $67,455 $57,985

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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: $4,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,258
Model Year200620062018
ModelR-ClassR-ClassGS
TrimR350R500350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8311hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18235/40-19
Total Price$60,650$67,455$57,985
Adjustments for Features0-725-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,650$66,730$55,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,080$0

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

Model Year200620062018
ModelR-ClassR-ClassGS
TrimR350R500350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
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 warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, remote $200 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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 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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,900$8,625$10,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-675-236

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

Model Year20062018
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 seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested79082%
Total Not Requested17518%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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 lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested227552%
Total Not Requested207548%

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