Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2009 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2011

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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: $39,040

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $22,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,063

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $21,928

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelR-ClassISISIS
TrimR350 / R320250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,650 $33,295 $39,720 $60,660
Base Invoice $44,315 $29,966 $35,748 $54,594
Premium II Package 7,850      
Panoramic sunroof 1,050      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570      
Heated front seats 720      
Proximity key 1,130      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,905 3,905 3,925
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Rear bumper protector   76 76 76
Rear spoiler   389 389  
Premium II Package 7,300      
Panoramic sunroof 976      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530      
Heated front seats 670      
Proximity key 1,051      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,471 3,471 3,489
Obstacle detection, rear   430 430 430
Rear bumper protector   53 53 53
Rear spoiler   268 268  
Options (change) 12,690 4,870 4,870 4,501
Options (change) 11,801 4,222 4,222 3,972
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $61,215 $39,040 $45,465 $66,036
Total Invoice $56,991 $35,063 $40,845 $59,441

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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: $15,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,388
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelR-ClassISISIS
TrimR350 / R320250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$61,215$39,040$45,465$66,036
Adjustments for Features-7,0250-1,650-3,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,190$39,040$43,815$62,836
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,775$23,796
Total Invoice$56,991$35,063$40,845$59,441
Adjustments for Features-6,5400-1,482-2,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,451$35,063$39,363$56,561
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,300$21,498

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

Model Year2009201120112011
ModelR-ClassISISIS
TrimR350 / R320250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power liftgate$350   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio$50   
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot$25   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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   
Wood trim$300   
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$10,990$3,965$5,615$7,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,025$0$1,650$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,5400-1,482-2,880

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

Model Year20092011
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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested247553%
Total Not Requested219047%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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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