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Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,200

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $28,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,115

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $26,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013201320132013
ModelESGLGLGLGL
Trim350GL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,725 $62,400 $63,900 $86,900 $116,925
Base Invoice $34,400 $58,032 $59,427 $80,817 $108,740
Obstacle detection, rear 500 970 970    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065        
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535        
Adaptive cruise control 1,500        
Premium 2 Package   5,850 5,850    
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720    
Driver Assistance Package       1,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 902 902    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,749        
Ultra Luxury Package 3,251        
Adaptive cruise control 1,380        
Premium 2 Package   5,441 5,441    
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670    
Driver Assistance Package       1,814  
Options (change) 9,600 12,700 12,700 3,040 0
Options (change) 8,840 11,813 11,813 2,828 0
Destination 875 905 905 905 905
Total Price $47,200 $76,005 $77,505 $90,845 $117,830
Total Invoice $44,115 $70,750 $72,145 $84,550 $109,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,648
Model Year20122013201320132013
ModelESGLGLGLGL
Trim350GL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6240hp V6 D362hp V8429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$47,200$76,005$77,505$90,845$117,830
Adjustments for Features0-8,580-8,580-12,495-15,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,200$67,425$68,925$78,350$102,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$10,925$34,885
Total Invoice$44,115$70,750$72,145$84,550$109,645
Adjustments for Features0-7,987-7,987-11,629-14,442
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,115$62,763$64,158$72,921$95,203
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395$10,158$32,440

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122013201320132013
ModelESGLGLGLGL
Trim350GL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control $150$150  
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225    
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure prevention   $150$150
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo net   $40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,415$12,995$12,995$16,910$19,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,580$8,580$12,495$15,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,987-7,987-11,629-14,442

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122013
ModelESGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in121.0 in
Length191.1 in201.6 in
Width71.1 in76.4 in
Height57.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.5,402 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.749.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.793.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested202558%
Total Not Requested149042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested202558%
Total Not Requested149042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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