Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2012 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2013

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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: $41,310

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $22,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,331

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $20,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelR-ClassISISIS
TrimR350250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,690 $35,065 $40,320 $61,750
Base Invoice $49,002 $32,611 $37,496 $57,430
Premium 2 Package 4,400      
Xenon HID headlights 985 875    
Obstacle detection, rear 800 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660      
Heated front seats 750      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,410 3,410 3,410
Rear bumper protector   76 76 76
Headlight washers   100   100
Rear spoiler   389 389  
Premium 2 Package 4,092      
Xenon HID headlights 916 807    
Obstacle detection, rear 744 460 460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614      
Heated front seats 698      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,145 3,145 3,145
Rear bumper protector   53 53 53
Headlight washers   92   92
Rear spoiler   268 268  
Options (change) 10,005 5,350 4,375 4,086
Options (change) 9,306 4,825 3,926 3,750
Destination 875 895 895 895
Total Price $63,570 $41,310 $45,590 $66,731
Total Invoice $59,183 $38,331 $42,317 $62,075

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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: $17,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,430
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelR-ClassISISIS
TrimR350250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT7T6T6T8
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$63,570$41,310$45,590$66,731
Adjustments for Features-4,75000-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,820$41,310$45,590$65,231
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,280$23,921
Total Invoice$59,183$38,331$42,317$62,075
Adjustments for Features-4,42200-1,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,761$38,331$42,317$60,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,986$22,349

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

Model Year2012201320132013
ModelR-ClassISISIS
TrimR350250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power liftgate$350   
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 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 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$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   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
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
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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$9,840$5,090$5,090$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,750$0$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,42200-1,395

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

Model Year20122013
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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
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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%

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
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%

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
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%

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