Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2014

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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: $37,510

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $10,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,943

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $10,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
ModelR-ClassISIS
TrimR350 / R320250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,100 $36,100 $39,615
Base Invoice $39,153 $33,573 $36,841
Lighting Package 910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710    
iPod integration 375    
Proximity key 1,110    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 500 500
Lighting Package 846    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660    
iPod integration 349    
Proximity key 1,032    
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 460 460
Options (change) 5,305 500 500
Options (change) 4,933 460 460
Destination 875 910 910
Total Price $48,280 $37,510 $41,025
Total Invoice $44,961 $34,943 $38,211

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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: $11,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,321
Model Year200820142014
ModelR-ClassISIS
TrimR350 / R320250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$48,280$37,510$41,025
Adjustments for Features0-325-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,280$37,185$40,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,315
Total Invoice$44,961$34,943$38,211
Adjustments for Features0-303-489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,961$34,640$37,722
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,082

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

Model Year200820142014
ModelR-ClassISIS
TrimR350 / R320250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
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  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,040$5,365$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-303-489

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

Model Year20082014
ModelR-ClassIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in110.2 in
Length203.0 in183.7 in
Width75.7 in71.3 in
Height65.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in32.2 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 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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