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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: $66,595

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $21,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,997

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $15,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelR-ClassLSLS
TrimR350460L600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $52,690 $73,735 $106,035
Base Invoice $49,002 $65,623 $94,370
Xenon HID headlights 985    
Premium 2 Package 4,400    
Obstacle detection, rear 800    
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 1,950    
Executive Class Seating Package   9,980  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850 2,850
Executive Class Seatiing Package II     12,560
Xenon HID headlights 916    
Premium 2 Package 4,092    
Obstacle detection, rear 744    
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 1,814    
Executive Class Seating Package   7,984  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280 2,280
Executive Class Seatiing Package II     10,088
Options (change) 13,030 13,730 15,410
Options (change) 12,120 11,024 12,368
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $66,595 $88,340 $122,320
Total Invoice $61,997 $77,522 $107,613

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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: $20,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,375
Model Year201220092009
ModelR-ClassLSLS
TrimR350460L600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine302hp V6380hp V8389hp V8 H
TransmissionT7T8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 10450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$66,595$88,340$122,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,310-7,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,595$87,030$114,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,890
Total Invoice$61,997$77,522$107,613
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-6,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,997$76,372$101,103
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,731

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

Model Year201220092009
ModelR-ClassLSLS
TrimR350460L600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Power door closers $300$300
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row high console $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Air purifier $50$50
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15 $15
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon + LED headlights  $800
Xenon HID headlights$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  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$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$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Memory system, second row seats $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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,905$12,215$18,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,310$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,150-6,510

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

Model Year20122009
ModelR-ClassLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase126.6 in121.7 in
Length203.1 in202.8 in
Width77.1 in73.8 in
Height65.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.4,333 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 sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested140062%
Total Not Requested85038%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L

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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested235045%
Total Not Requested282555%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 600h L

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 Seatiing Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50VR18 tires400No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row high console250No
Massage, second row seats150No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Second-row buckets500Yes
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
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 Requested215041%
Total Not Requested307559%

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