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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: $53,635

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $9,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,727

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $11,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelR-ClassGSGSGS
TrimR350 / R320350460450h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,100 $44,550 $53,020 $55,800
Base Invoice $39,153 $39,203 $46,127 $49,104
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200      
Lighting Package 910      
CD changer, remote 450      
Premium III Package 11,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710      
Proximity key 1,110      
Heated front seats 710      
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,850 2,850 2,850
Voice control for nav and audio 510      
Navigation system   1,850 1,850 1,500
Rain-sensing wipers   525 100  
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500  
Cargo net   59 59 59
Rear spoiler   200 200 200
Satellite radio   486 486 486
Telematics service, such as OnStar   900 900 900
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   330    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   620    
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046      
Lighting Package 846      
CD changer, remote 418      
Premium III Package 10,462      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660      
Proximity key 1,032      
Heated front seats 660      
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,280 2,280 2,280
Voice control for nav and audio 474      
Navigation system   1,555 1,555 1,275
Rain-sensing wipers   420 80  
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400  
Cargo net   35 35 35
Rear spoiler   160 160 160
Satellite radio   389 389 389
Telematics service, such as OnStar   760 760 760
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   264    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   496    
Options (change) 20,050 8,320 6,945 5,995
Options (change) 18,644 6,759 5,659 4,899
Destination 875 765 765 765
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $63,025 $53,635 $60,730 $61,260
Total Invoice $58,672 $46,727 $52,551 $53,468

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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: $5,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,895
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelR-ClassGSGSGS
TrimR350 / R320350460450h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$63,025$53,635$60,730$61,260
Adjustments for Features-4,3500-1,200-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,675$53,635$59,530$59,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,895$6,250
Total Invoice$58,672$46,727$52,551$53,468
Adjustments for Features-4,0500-1,038-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,622$46,727$51,513$52,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,786$5,541

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

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelR-ClassGSGSGS
TrimR350 / R320350460450h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50$50
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Cassette player $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Surround sound$250   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
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, third-row seats$200   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Total Value of Features$8,615$4,265$5,465$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,350$0$1,200$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0500-1,038-1,200

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

Model Year20082008
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 Weight4,830 lb.3,796 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Cargo net40Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested339049%
Total Not Requested355051%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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