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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: $50,106

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $12,654

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,916

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $14,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelR-ClassGSGSGS
TrimR350350460450h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,240 $44,550 $53,020 $55,800
Base Invoice $46,537 $39,203 $46,127 $49,104
Premium 2 Package 6,050      
Xenon HID headlights 985      
Obstacle detection, rear 800 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Heated front seats 750      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 900 900 900
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 330    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090      
Navigation system   1,850 1,850 1,500
Rain-sensing wipers   525 100  
Rear spoiler   200 200 200
Satellite radio   486 486 486
Premium 2 Package 5,627      
Xenon HID headlights 916      
Obstacle detection, rear 744 400 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Heated front seats 698      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 760 760 760
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 264    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014      
Navigation system   1,555 1,555 1,275
Rain-sensing wipers   420 80  
Rear spoiler   160 160 160
Satellite radio   389 389 389
Options (change) 11,645 4,791 4,036 3,086
Options (change) 10,832 3,948 3,344 2,584
Destination 875 765 765 765
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $62,760 $50,106 $57,821 $58,351
Total Invoice $58,244 $43,916 $50,236 $51,153

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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: $9,214
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,136
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelR-ClassGSGSGS
TrimR350350460450h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$62,760$50,106$57,821$58,351
Adjustments for Features-3,4400-1,700-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,320$50,106$56,121$56,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,015$6,370
Total Invoice$58,244$43,916$50,236$51,153
Adjustments for Features-3,1920-1,477-1,644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,052$43,916$48,759$49,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,843$5,593

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

Model Year2011200820082008
ModelR-ClassGSGSGS
TrimR350350460450h
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
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
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   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
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 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
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound$250   
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
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 door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$8,505$5,065$6,765$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,440$0$1,700$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1920-1,477-1,644

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

Model Year20112008
ModelR-ClassGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in112.2 in
Length203.0 in190.0 in
Width77.1 in71.7 in
Height65.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,950 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested195060%
Total Not Requested131540%

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 headlights150No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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%

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