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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: $49,345

Lexus GS 200t   
Difference: $14,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,908

Lexus GS 200t   
Difference: $13,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016201620162016
ModelR-ClassGSGSGSGSGSGS
TrimR350200t200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,690 $45,615 $53,920 $50,000 $54,750 $63,080 $68,760
Base Invoice $49,002 $42,421 $50,061 $46,500 $50,869 $58,666 $63,891
Premium 2 Package 4,400            
Obstacle detection, rear 800 500 500 500 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720            
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660            
Blind spot warning system 600            
Heated steering wheel 225 150 150 150 150    
Heated front seats 750            
Xenon HID headlights 985            
Panoramic sunroof 1,090            
Navigation system   1,730 1,730        
Power trunk closer   400 400 400 400 400 400
Premium 2 Package 4,092            
Obstacle detection, rear 744 430 430 430 430 430 430
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670            
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614            
Blind spot warning system 558            
Heated steering wheel 209 139 139 139 139    
Heated front seats 698            
Xenon HID headlights 916            
Panoramic sunroof 1,014            
Navigation system   1,600 1,600        
Power trunk closer   368 368 368 368 368 368
Options (change) 10,230 2,780 2,780 1,050 1,050 900 900
Options (change) 9,515 2,537 2,537 937 937 798 798
Destination 875 950 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $63,795 $49,345 $57,650 $52,000 $56,750 $64,930 $70,610
Total Invoice $59,392 $45,908 $53,548 $48,387 $52,756 $60,414 $65,639

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 200t
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,895
Model Year2012201620162016201620162016
ModelR-ClassGSGSGSGSGSGS
TrimR350200t200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6241hp I4241hp I4311hp V6311hp V6286hp V6 H286hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T8T8T8T8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/50-17235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$63,795$49,345$57,650$52,000$56,750$64,930$70,610
Adjustments for Features-3,8550-6,025-1,025-5,950-2,140-5,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,940$49,345$51,625$50,975$50,800$62,790$64,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,280$1,630$1,455$13,445$15,325
Total Invoice$59,392$45,908$53,548$48,387$52,756$60,414$65,639
Adjustments for Features-3,5890-5,596-954-5,531-1,991-5,522
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,803$45,908$47,952$47,433$47,225$58,423$60,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,044$1,525$1,317$12,515$14,209

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

Model Year2012201620162016201620162016
ModelR-ClassGSGSGSGSGSGS
TrimR350200t200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100$1100
AWD$1700      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 $850 $850
Cruise control$150$150 $150 $150 
Power liftgate$350      
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 $225$225$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$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 $200 $200
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 $0 $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$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$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500      
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75      
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175 $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175      
Residual heat$50      
Variable intermittent wipers $75 $75   
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15$15
Wiper de-icer     $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0      
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275      
Panoramic sunroof$1200      
Rear bumper protector$40      
Rear spoiler$200 $200 $200 $200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
iPod integration$100      
Media drive$15      
SD Card slot$25      
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25      
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 $200 $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge $75$75    
Compass$0  $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100      
Headlight washers$50      
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750$750$750
Performance meter  $150 $150 $150
Xenon HID headlights$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300      
Folding third row seats$600      
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$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 $150 $150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 $150 $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 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 $100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 $100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100 $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0     
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim$300$300 $300 $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000 $1000 $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 $0
Total Value of Features$10,055$6,200$12,225$7,225$12,150$8,340$12,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,855$0$6,025$1,025$5,950$2,140$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5890-5,596-954-5,531-1,991-5,522

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

Model Year20122016
ModelR-ClassGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in112.2 in
Length203.1 in192.1 in
Width77.1 in72.4 in
Height65.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,961 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested140062%
Total Not Requested85038%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 200t

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 200t F Sport

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 350 F Sport

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%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h F Sport

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

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