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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,992

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $21,293

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,944

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $21,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200920092009
ModelR-ClassR-ClassISISIS
TrimR350R500250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $31,155 $36,605 $56,610
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $27,727 $32,578 $50,382
Comfort Package 1,350 625      
Trim Package 1,750 1,200      
Lighting Package 890 890      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690      
Sunroof 1,490 1,490 0 0  
Satellite radio 500 500 579 579 579
Heated front seats 690        
Front sport buckets 400        
Proximity key   1,080      
Luxury Plus Package     2,380 2,380  
Rear spoiler     389 389  
Headlight washers     100 100 100
Cargo net     64 64 64
Comfort Package 1,256 581      
Trim Package 1,628 1,116      
Lighting Package 828 828      
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 400 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642      
Sunroof 1,386 1,386 0 0  
Satellite radio 465 465 463 463 463
Heated front seats 642        
Front sport buckets 372        
Proximity key   1,004      
Luxury Plus Package     2,142 2,142  
Rear spoiler     268 268  
Headlight washers     80 80 80
Cargo net     39 39 39
Options (change) 8,510 7,225 4,012 4,012 1,243
Options (change) 7,917 6,720 3,392 3,392 982
Destination 775 775 825 825 825
Total Price $57,285 $63,500 $35,992 $41,442 $58,678
Total Invoice $53,332 $59,140 $31,944 $36,795 $52,189

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,433
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,794
Model Year20062006200920092009
ModelR-ClassR-ClassISISIS
TrimR350R500250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT7T7M6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$57,285$63,500$35,992$41,442$58,678
Adjustments for Features-3,860-4,5850-950-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,425$58,915$35,992$40,492$58,003
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,490$0$4,500$22,011
Total Invoice$53,332$59,140$31,944$36,795$52,189
Adjustments for Features-3,594-4,2700-843-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,738$54,870$31,944$35,952$51,589
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,132$0$4,008$19,645

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

Model Year20062006200920092009
ModelR-ClassR-ClassISISIS
TrimR350R500250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50   
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote $200   
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,750$7,475$2,890$3,840$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,860$4,585$0$950$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,594-4,2700-843-600

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Lexus IS features.

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

Model Year20062009
ModelR-ClassIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in107.5 in
Length203.0 in180.1 in
Width75.7 in70.9 in
Height65.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in30.6 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 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft313.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Lexus IS specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested79082%
Total Not Requested17518%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested34066%
Total Not Requested17534%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested180069%
Total Not Requested80031%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested180069%
Total Not Requested80031%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

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

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