Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Lexus RX Lexus RX 2012

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $55,315

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $11,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,613

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $10,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelR-ClassRX
TrimR350 / R320350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,100 $39,075
Base Invoice $39,153 $36,537
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Premium II Package 7,850  
CD changer, remote 450  
Lighting Package 910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Proximity key 1,110  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 650  
Heated front seats 710  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 2,540
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 1,500
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550  
iPod integration 375  
AWD 2,500 1,400
Roof rack 245  
Navigation Package   2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers   110
Comfort Package   1,950
Luxury Package   4,900
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Premium II Package 7,300  
CD changer, remote 418  
Lighting Package 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
Proximity key 1,032  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 604  
Heated front seats 660  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 2,336
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 1,380
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512  
iPod integration 349  
AWD 2,325 1,309
Roof rack 228  
Navigation Package   2,277
Unbranded 12 speakers   100
Comfort Package   1,796
Luxury Package   4,543
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Options (change) 23,640 15,365
Options (change) 21,983 14,201
Destination 875 875
Total Price $66,615 $55,315
Total Invoice $62,011 $51,613

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,039
Model Year20082012
ModelR-ClassRX
TrimR350 / R320350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6275hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/19 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/55-19
Total Price$66,615$55,315
Adjustments for Features-1,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,155$55,315
Total Invoice$62,011$51,613
Adjustments for Features-1,3590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,652$51,613

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

Model Year20082012
ModelR-ClassRX
TrimR350 / R320350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Passenger side camera $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$8,675$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3590

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

Model Year20082012
ModelR-ClassRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in107.9 in
Length203.0 in187.8 in
Width75.7 in74.2 in
Height65.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,829 lb.4,348 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.8 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 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft380.3 ft3

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

Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested300052%
Total Not Requested275048%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested287574%
Total Not Requested100026%

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