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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: $63,985

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $6,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,565

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $1,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelR-ClassLS
TrimR350 / R320430
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,100 $56,525
Base Invoice $39,153 $49,176
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Lighting Package 910  
Premium III Package 11,250  
Heating Package 1,370  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Proximity key 1,110  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Sunshades, second row 300  
CD changer, remote 450  
Ultra Luxury Package   11,320
Comfort Leather Interior Upgrade Pkg.   1,460
Satellite radio   486
Cargo net   59
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Lighting Package 846  
Premium III Package 10,462  
Heating Package 1,274  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
Proximity key 1,032  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046  
Sunshades, second row 279  
CD changer, remote 418  
Ultra Luxury Package   9,112
Comfort Leather Interior Upgrade Pkg.   1,168
Satellite radio   389
Cargo net   35
Options (change) 21,010 13,325
Options (change) 19,537 10,704
Destination 875 695
Total Price $63,985 $70,545
Total Invoice $59,565 $60,575

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,057
Model Year20082006
ModelR-ClassLS
TrimR350 / R320430
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6278hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$63,985$70,545
Adjustments for Features-1,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,860$70,545
Total Invoice$59,565$60,575
Adjustments for Features-1,0470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,518$60,575

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

Model Year20082006
ModelR-ClassLS
TrimR350 / R320430
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Refrigerated storage compartment $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Massage, second row seats $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Total Value of Features$7,575$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0470

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Lexus LS features.

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

Model Year20082006
ModelR-ClassLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in115.2 in
Length203.0 in197.4 in
Width75.7 in72.0 in
Height65.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,629 lb.3,990 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in44.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.6 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		15.3 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft320.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Lexus LS specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested436563%
Total Not Requested257537%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Massage, second row seats150No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Proximity key250Yes
Refrigerated storage compartment250No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power door closers300No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested475071%
Total Not Requested192529%

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