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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: $65,755

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $24,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,029

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $16,739

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelR-ClassLS
TrimR350460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $50,240 $72,900
Base Invoice $46,537 $63,423
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Premium 2 Package 6,050  
Obstacle detection, rear 800 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Heated steering wheel 225  
Heated front seats 750  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 900
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,910  
Executive Class Seating Package   12,675
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Premium 2 Package 5,627  
Obstacle detection, rear 744 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Heated steering wheel 209  
Heated front seats 698  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 760
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776  
Executive Class Seating Package   10,140
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280
Options (change) 14,640 16,925
Options (change) 13,617 13,580
Destination 875 765
Total Price $65,755 $90,590
Total Invoice $61,029 $77,768

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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: $23,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,743
Model Year20112008
ModelR-ClassLS
TrimR350460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine268hp V6380hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/50-18
Total Price$65,755$90,590
Adjustments for Features0-1,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,755$89,430
Total Invoice$61,029$77,768
Adjustments for Features0-996
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,029$76,772

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

Model Year20112008
ModelR-ClassLS
TrimR350460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row high console $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Air purifier $50
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Massage, second row seats $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power legrest, right second row seat $500
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
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,405$11,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-996

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

Model Year20112008
ModelR-ClassLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase126.6 in121.7 in
Length203.0 in202.8 in
Width77.1 in73.8 in
Height65.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,949 lb.4,332 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested207564%
Total Not Requested119036%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L

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%
Executive Class Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
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 controls25No
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
Total Requested195041%
Total Not Requested282559%

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