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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: $53,785

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $9,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,008

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $8,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelR-ClassGSGS
TrimR350350450h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,240 $47,700 $60,430
Base Invoice $46,537 $44,361 $56,200
Premium 2 Package 6,050    
Xenon HID headlights 985    
Obstacle detection, rear 800 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Blind spot warning system 600 700 700
Heated steering wheel 225    
Heated front seats 750    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090    
Navigation system   1,735 1,735
Cold Weather Package   440  
Premium Package   1,400  
Power trunk closer   400 400
Premium 2 Package 5,627    
Xenon HID headlights 916    
Obstacle detection, rear 744 430 430
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Blind spot warning system 558 644 644
Heated steering wheel 209    
Heated front seats 698    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014    
Navigation system   1,603 1,603
Cold Weather Package   404  
Premium Package   1,288  
Power trunk closer   368 368
Options (change) 11,880 5,175 3,335
Options (change) 11,050 4,737 3,045
Destination 875 910 910
Total Price $62,995 $53,785 $64,675
Total Invoice $58,462 $50,008 $60,155

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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: $6,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,352
Model Year201120142014
ModelR-ClassGSGS
TrimR350350450h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6306hp V6286hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T8CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$62,995$53,785$64,675
Adjustments for Features-2,2650-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,730$53,785$64,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,440
Total Invoice$58,462$50,008$60,155
Adjustments for Features-2,1020-419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,360$50,008$59,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,728

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

Model Year201120142014
ModelR-ClassGSGS
TrimR350350450h
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
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
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 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
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Total Value of Features$8,680$6,415$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,265$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1020-419

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

Model Year20112014
ModelR-ClassGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in112.2 in
Length203.0 in190.7 in
Width77.1 in72.4 in
Height65.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,950 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25No
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
Total Requested237573%
Total Not Requested89027%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested30036%
Total Not Requested52564%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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