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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: $52,095

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $13,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,587

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $12,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelR-ClassRXRX
TrimR350350350 F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,690 $43,270 $50,270
Base Invoice $49,002 $40,457 $47,002
Premium 2 Package 4,400    
Obstacle detection, rear 800 535 535
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Blind spot warning system 600    
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 690    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 375 375
Heated steering wheel 225    
Heated front seats 750 440  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,850 500
Xenon HID headlights 985    
Roof rack 250    
Navigation Package   2,120 2,120
Premium Package   1,110  
AWD   1,400 1,400
Premium 2 Package 4,092    
Obstacle detection, rear 744 492 492
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Blind spot warning system 558    
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 642    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 250 250
Heated steering wheel 209    
Heated front seats 698 405  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,703 460
Xenon HID headlights 916    
Roof rack 232    
Navigation Package   1,956 1,956
Premium Package   1,020  
AWD   1,309 1,309
Options (change) 11,770 7,830 4,930
Options (change) 10,947 7,135 4,467
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $65,335 $52,095 $56,195
Total Invoice $60,824 $48,587 $52,464

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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: $15,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,592
Model Year201220182018
ModelR-ClassRXRX
TrimR350350350 F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$65,335$52,095$56,195
Adjustments for Features0-2,525-3,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,335$49,570$52,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,925
Total Invoice$60,824$48,587$52,464
Adjustments for Features0-2,355-3,454
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,824$46,232$49,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,778

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

Model Year201220182018
ModelR-ClassRXRX
TrimR350350350 F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration$100  
Larger infotainment display $0$0
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Performance meter  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,440$9,965$11,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,525$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,355-3,454

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

Model Year20122018
ModelR-ClassRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in109.8 in
Length203.1 in192.5 in
Width77.1 in74.6 in
Height65.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,960 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.0 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 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft356.3 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested145064%
Total Not Requested80036%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62557%
Total Not Requested47543%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested62534%
Total Not Requested122566%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62557%
Total Not Requested47543%

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