Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2012 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: $40,890

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $17,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,061

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $15,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelR-ClassISIS
TrimR350250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,690 $36,100 $39,615
Base Invoice $49,002 $33,573 $36,841
Xenon HID headlights 985    
Obstacle detection, rear 800 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Heated steering wheel 225    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090    
All Weather Package   360 360
225/40YR18   935 935
Navigation system   2,085 2,085
Xenon HID headlights 916    
Obstacle detection, rear 744 460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Heated steering wheel 209    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014    
All Weather Package   332 332
225/40YR18   859 859
Navigation system   1,927 1,927
Options (change) 4,480 3,880 3,880
Options (change) 4,167 3,578 3,578
Destination 875 910 910
Total Price $58,045 $40,890 $44,405
Total Invoice $54,044 $38,061 $41,329

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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: $13,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,734
Model Year201220142014
ModelR-ClassISIS
TrimR350250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7T6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$58,045$40,890$44,405
Adjustments for Features-3,4900-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,555$40,890$44,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,315
Total Invoice$54,044$38,061$41,329
Adjustments for Features-3,2490-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,795$38,061$41,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,082

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

Model Year201220142014
ModelR-ClassISIS
TrimR350250350
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
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
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
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
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  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$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 recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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  
Total Value of Features$8,080$4,590$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,490$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2490-186

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

Model Year20122014
ModelR-ClassIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in110.2 in
Length203.1 in183.7 in
Width77.1 in71.3 in
Height65.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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
Lexus IS 250

225/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67573%
Total Not Requested25027%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

225/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67573%
Total Not Requested25027%

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