Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Lexus GS Lexus GS 2006

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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: $47,420

Lexus GS 300   
Difference: $3,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,526

Lexus GS 300   
Difference: $6,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelR-ClassGSGS
TrimR350 / R320300430
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,100 $43,150 $51,375
Base Invoice $39,153 $37,971 $44,694
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200    
Lighting Package 910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710    
Heated front seats 710    
Proximity key 1,110    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,850 2,850
CD changer, remote 450    
Rain-sensing wipers   525 225
Rear spoiler   200 200
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046    
Lighting Package 846    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660    
Heated front seats 660    
Proximity key 1,032    
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,280 2,280
CD changer, remote 418    
Rain-sensing wipers   420 180
Rear spoiler   160 160
Options (change) 8,290 3,575 3,275
Options (change) 7,708 2,860 2,620
Destination 875 695 695
Total Price $51,265 $47,420 $55,345
Total Invoice $47,736 $41,526 $48,009

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,223
Model Year200820062006
ModelR-ClassGSGS
TrimR350 / R320300430
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6245hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$51,265$47,420$55,345
Adjustments for Features-1,0600-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,205$47,420$53,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,425
Total Invoice$47,736$41,526$48,009
Adjustments for Features-9870-1,301
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,749$41,526$46,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,182

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

Model Year200820062006
ModelR-ClassGSGS
TrimR350 / R320300430
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
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  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Total Value of Features$5,600$4,540$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,060$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-9870-1,301

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

Model Year20082006
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.3,705 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 300

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested300100%
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 430

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested150100%
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%

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