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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: $42,564

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $20,346

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,316

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $21,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelR-ClassISISIS
TrimR350250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,690 $31,155 $36,605 $56,610
Base Invoice $49,002 $27,727 $32,578 $50,382
Premium 2 Package 4,400      
Xenon HID headlights 985      
Obstacle detection, rear 800 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Heated front seats 750      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090      
Luxury Plus Package   2,380 2,380  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,990 3,990 4,010
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850 2,850 2,850
Sunroof   0 0  
Rear spoiler   389 389  
iPod integration   299 299 299
Headlight washers   100 100 100
Rear bumper protector   76 76 76
Premium 2 Package 4,092      
Xenon HID headlights 916      
Obstacle detection, rear 744 400 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Heated front seats 698      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014      
Luxury Plus Package   2,142 2,142  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,302 3,302 3,318
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280 2,280 2,280
Sunroof   0 0  
Rear spoiler   268 268  
iPod integration   239 239 239
Headlight washers   80 80 80
Rear bumper protector   53 53 53
Options (change) 9,345 10,584 10,584 7,835
Options (change) 8,692 8,764 8,764 6,370
Destination 875 825 825 825
Total Price $62,910 $42,564 $48,014 $65,270
Total Invoice $58,569 $37,316 $42,167 $57,577

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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: $16,896
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,041
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelR-ClassISISIS
TrimR350250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp 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)255/50-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$62,910$42,564$48,014$65,270
Adjustments for Features-3,4500-950-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,460$42,564$47,064$64,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$21,956
Total Invoice$58,569$37,316$42,167$57,577
Adjustments for Features-3,2120-834-662
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,357$37,316$41,333$56,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,017$19,599

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

Model Year2012200920092009
ModelR-ClassISISIS
TrimR350250350F
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   
Adaptive cruise control $600$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$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
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
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
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 
HD radio$50   
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio$200   
SD Card slot$25   
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
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, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,015$5,565$6,515$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,450$0$950$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2120-834-662

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

Model Year20122009
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
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
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
Total Requested140062%
Total Not Requested85038%

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%
Luxury Plus 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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested90035%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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%
Luxury Plus 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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested90035%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

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
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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