Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2012 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2006

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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: $41,515

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $20,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,837

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $22,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelR-ClassISIS
TrimR350250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,690 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $49,002 $26,389 $31,186
Obstacle detection, rear 800 500 500
Premium 2 Package 4,400    
Xenon HID headlights 985    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090    
Heated front seats 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,990 3,990
Luxury Package   3,495 3,495
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850 2,850
Headlight washers   100 100
Obstacle detection, rear 744 400 400
Premium 2 Package 4,092    
Xenon HID headlights 916    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014    
Heated front seats 698    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,302 3,302
Luxury Package   2,796 2,796
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280 2,280
Headlight washers   80 80
Options (change) 8,745 10,935 10,935
Options (change) 8,134 8,858 8,858
Destination 875 590 590
Total Price $62,310 $41,515 $46,965
Total Invoice $58,011 $35,837 $40,634

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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: $16,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,217
Model Year201220062006
ModelR-ClassISIS
TrimR350250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7M6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$62,310$41,515$46,965
Adjustments for Features-4,2500-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,060$41,515$45,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$58,011$35,837$40,634
Adjustments for Features-3,9570-908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,054$35,837$39,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,889

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

Model Year201220062006
ModelR-ClassISIS
TrimR350250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Power liftgate$350  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags$300  
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
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,015$4,765$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,250$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9570-908

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

Model Year20122006
ModelR-ClassIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in107.5 in
Length203.1 in180.1 in
Width77.1 in70.9 in
Height65.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

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 mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested125056%
Total Not Requested100044%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested150063%
Total Not Requested90037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested150063%
Total Not Requested90037%

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