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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: $49,375

Lexus GS 300   
Difference: $14,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelR-ClassGSGSGS
TrimR350300350450h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,240 $46,510 $50,895 $63,635
Premium 2 Package 6,050      
Obstacle detection, rear 800 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660      
Blind spot warning system 600      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 425 425 425
Heated steering wheel 225 150 150  
Heated front seats 750      
Xenon HID headlights 985      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090      
Navigation system   0    
Rear spoiler   395 395 395
Power trunk closer   400 400 400
Premium 2 Package 5,627      
Obstacle detection, rear 744 430 430 430
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614      
Blind spot warning system 558      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 280 280 280
Heated steering wheel 209 139 139  
Heated front seats 698      
Xenon HID headlights 916      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014      
Navigation system   0    
Rear spoiler   250 250 250
Power trunk closer   368 368 368
Options (change) 12,480 1,870 1,870 1,720
Options (change) 11,608 1,467 1,467 1,328
Destination 875 995 995 975
Total Price $63,595 $49,375 $53,760 $66,330

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus GS 300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus GS 450h
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,394
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelR-ClassGSGSGS
TrimR350300350450h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6241hp I4311hp V6286hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T8T8CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/50-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$63,595$49,375$53,760$66,330
Adjustments for Features-1,5050-125-2,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,090$49,375$53,635$64,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,260$14,815

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

Model Year2011201820182018
ModelR-ClassGSGSGS
TrimR350300350450h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
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   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0 $0$0
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Total Value of Features$9,555$8,050$8,175$10,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,505$0$125$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3970-6-74

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

Model Year20112018
ModelR-ClassGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in112.2 in
Length203.0 in192.1 in
Width77.1 in72.4 in
Height65.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,950 lb.3,806 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 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft316.2 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
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 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
Total Requested237573%
Total Not Requested89027%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

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

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

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

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