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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: $59,989

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $3,921

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,695

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $3,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
ModelR-ClassGSGS
TrimR350 / R320350450h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,100 $47,700 $60,430
Base Invoice $39,153 $44,361 $56,200
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200    
Lighting Package 910    
Premium III Package 11,250    
Heating Package 1,370    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710    
Proximity key 1,110    
iPod integration 375    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,000 2,000
Voice control for nav and audio 510    
Sunshades, second row 300    
Navigation system   1,735 1,735
Cold Weather Package   440  
Luxury Package   5,800  
RWD   0  
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Cargo net   64 64
Power trunk closer   400 400
Heated second row seats   440  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046    
Lighting Package 846    
Premium III Package 10,462    
Heating Package 1,274    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660    
Proximity key 1,032    
iPod integration 349    
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 1,840 1,840
Voice control for nav and audio 474    
Sunshades, second row 279    
Navigation system   1,603 1,603
Cold Weather Package   404  
Luxury Package   5,337  
RWD   0  
Obstacle detection, rear   430 430
Cargo net   38 38
Power trunk closer   368 368
Heated second row seats   404  
Options (change) 20,935 11,379 4,699
Options (change) 19,468 10,424 4,279
Destination 875 910 910
Total Price $63,910 $59,989 $66,039
Total Invoice $59,496 $55,695 $61,389

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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: $2,671
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,633
Model Year200820142014
ModelR-ClassGSGS
TrimR350 / R320350450h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6306hp V6286hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$63,910$59,989$66,039
Adjustments for Features-2,800-1,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,110$58,439$66,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,600
Total Invoice$59,496$55,695$61,389
Adjustments for Features-2,607-1,4390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,889$54,256$61,389
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,133

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

Model Year200820142014
ModelR-ClassGSGS
TrimR350 / R320350450h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Driver attention monitor $500$500
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
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  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250  
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  
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  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim  $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,115$7,865$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,800$1,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,607-1,4390

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

Model Year20082014
ModelR-ClassGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in112.2 in
Length203.0 in190.7 in
Width75.7 in72.4 in
Height65.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.3,796 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft314.3 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 type300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%
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 controls150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested381555%
Total Not Requested312545%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

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
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested90067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heavy-duty heater0No
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Total Requested15079%
Total Not Requested4021%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
235/45VR18 tires400No
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested185053%
Total Not Requested162547%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

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
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested90067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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