Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2012

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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: $60,550

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $7,726

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,371

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $7,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelR-ClassIS
TrimR350 / R320F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,100 $61,300
Base Invoice $39,153 $57,009
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Premium II Package 7,850  
CD changer, remote 450  
Lighting Package 910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Proximity key 1,110  
iPod integration 375  
Heated front seats 710  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 1,500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,925
Rear bumper protector   76
Headlight washers   100
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Premium II Package 7,300  
CD changer, remote 418  
Lighting Package 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
Proximity key 1,032  
iPod integration 349  
Heated front seats 660  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 1,380
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,619
Rear bumper protector   53
Headlight washers   92
Options (change) 17,575 6,101
Options (change) 16,343 5,604
Destination 875 875
Total Price $60,550 $68,276
Total Invoice $56,371 $63,488

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,136
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,292
Model Year20082012
ModelR-ClassIS
TrimR350 / R320F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/40-19
Total Price$60,550$68,276
Adjustments for Features-3,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,140$68,276
Total Invoice$56,371$63,488
Adjustments for Features-3,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,196$63,488

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

Model Year20082012
ModelR-ClassIS
TrimR350 / R320F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,175$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1750

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

Model Year20082012
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 Weight4,830 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested295051%
Total Not Requested280049%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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