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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,240

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $21,434

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,660

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $15,316

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelR-ClassR-ClassLSLS
TrimR350R500460L600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $73,735 $106,035
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $65,623 $94,370
Lighting Package 890 890    
Comfort Package 1,350 625    
Trim Package 1,750 1,200    
Multicontour front seats 780 780    
Entertainment Package 1,190      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,400 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690    
Heated second row seats 1,190 690    
Satellite radio 500 500    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 530 530    
Sunroof 1,490 1,490    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,050 1,050    
Rear side airbags 385 385    
Power liftgate 520 520    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 3,000    
Proximity key   1,080    
Air Suspension w/VGRS     2,120  
Executive Class Seating Package     9,980  
Cargo net     64 64
Telematics service, such as OnStar     900  
Executive Class Seatiing Package II       12,560
Lighting Package 828 828    
Comfort Package 1,256 581    
Trim Package 1,628 1,116    
Multicontour front seats 725 725    
Entertainment Package 1,107      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,302 1,116    
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642    
Heated second row seats 1,107 642    
Satellite radio 465 465    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 493 493    
Sunroof 1,386 1,386    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 976 976    
Rear side airbags 358 358    
Power liftgate 484 484    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,790    
Proximity key   1,004    
Air Suspension w/VGRS     1,696  
Executive Class Seating Package     7,984  
Cargo net     38 38
Telematics service, such as OnStar     760  
Executive Class Seatiing Package II       10,088
Options (change) 17,465 15,380 13,064 12,624
Options (change) 16,245 14,304 10,478 10,126
Destination 775 775 875 875
Total Price $66,240 $71,655 $87,674 $119,534
Total Invoice $61,660 $66,724 $76,976 $105,371

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,769
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,732
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelR-ClassR-ClassLSLS
TrimR350R500460L600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine268hp V6302hp V8380hp V8389hp V8 H
TransmissionT7T7T8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 1280, 8?, 10450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$66,240$71,655$87,674$119,534
Adjustments for Features0-225-665-4,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,240$71,430$87,009$115,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,190$0$28,270
Total Invoice$61,660$66,724$76,976$105,371
Adjustments for Features0-210-584-3,751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,660$66,514$76,392$101,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,854$0$25,228

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

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelR-ClassR-ClassLSLS
TrimR350R500460L600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
RWD  $0 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power door closers  $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Second-row high console  $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Air purifier  $50$50
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player   $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
Media drive   $15
Navigation system  $600$600
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon + LED headlights   $800
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Massage, second row seats  $150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Power legrest, right second row seat  $500$500
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,625$9,850$10,290$13,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$665$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-584-3,751

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

Model Year20062009
ModelR-ClassLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase126.6 in121.7 in
Length203.0 in202.8 in
Width75.7 in73.8 in
Height65.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.4,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 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 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested89092%
Total Not Requested758%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested20027%
Total Not Requested55073%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52560%
Total Not Requested35040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested44085%
Total Not Requested7515%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L

Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested150055%
Total Not Requested125045%
Executive Class Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Massage, second row seats150No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
Air purifier50No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested262551%
Total Not Requested255049%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 600h L

Executive Class Seatiing Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50VR18 tires400No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Massage, second row seats150No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
Air purifier50No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Total Requested242546%
Total Not Requested280054%

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