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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: $67,195

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $12,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,555

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $11,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelR-ClassLSLS
TrimR350460L600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $52,690 $78,290 $119,910
Base Invoice $49,002 $72,028 $110,316
Premium 2 Package 4,400    
Obstacle detection, rear 800    
Xenon HID headlights 985    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Heated front seats 750    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Heated steering wheel 225 150  
Blind spot warning system 600 500  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950    
All Weather Package   200  
Executive Class Seatiing Package     7,555
Premium 2 Package 4,092    
Obstacle detection, rear 744    
Xenon HID headlights 916    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Heated front seats 698    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Heated steering wheel 209 140  
Blind spot warning system 558 460  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814    
All Weather Package   184  
Executive Class Seatiing Package     6,952
Options (change) 13,630 850 7,555
Options (change) 12,678 784 6,952
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $67,195 $80,035 $128,360
Total Invoice $62,555 $73,707 $118,163

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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: $16,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,122
Model Year201220132013
ModelR-ClassLSLS
TrimR350460L600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine302hp V6386hp 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)255/50-19235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$67,195$80,035$128,360
Adjustments for Features-3,1900-10,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,005$80,035$117,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,475
Total Invoice$62,555$73,707$118,163
Adjustments for Features-2,9700-9,988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,585$73,707$108,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,468

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

Model Year201220132013
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 $100
Power door closers $300$300
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags$300 $300
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Second-row high console  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Air purifier  $50
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
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  
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
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
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0
Coordinated climate control, rear seats  $0
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$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
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75
Power legrest, right second row seat  $500
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats  $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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede headliner  $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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,230$8,040$18,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,190$0$10,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9700-9,988

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

Model Year20122013
ModelR-ClassLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase126.6 in121.7 in
Length203.1 in205.0 in
Width77.1 in73.8 in
Height65.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.4,278 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 in43.7 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 in36.7 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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested65029%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 600h L

Executive Class Seatiing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, console-mounted1000Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
AC power outlet100Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
A/V input jacks25No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested160063%
Total Not Requested95037%

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