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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: $29,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,115

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $27,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelESGLGLGLGL
Trim350GL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,725 $64,550 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100
Base Invoice $34,400 $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 970 970    
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535        
Adaptive cruise control 1,500        
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390    
Premium 1 Package   4,410 4,410    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590   0
Driver Assistance Package       1,950  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,749        
Obstacle detection, rear 460 902 902    
Ultra Luxury Package 3,251        
Adaptive cruise control 1,380        
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293    
Premium 1 Package   4,101 4,101    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549   0
Driver Assistance Package       1,814  
Options (change) 9,600 11,360 11,360 3,040 0
Options (change) 8,840 10,566 10,566 2,828 0
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Total Price $47,200 $76,835 $78,485 $95,265 $123,025
Total Invoice $44,115 $71,523 $73,057 $88,662 $113,548

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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: $21,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,282
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelESGLGLGLGL
Trim350GL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 1480, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$47,200$76,835$78,485$95,265$123,025
Adjustments for Features0-7,655-7,805-12,570-15,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,200$69,180$70,680$82,695$107,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$13,515$38,400
Total Invoice$44,115$71,523$73,057$88,662$113,548
Adjustments for Features0-7,126-7,265-11,699-14,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,115$64,397$65,792$76,963$99,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395$12,566$34,896

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelESGLGLGLGL
Trim350GL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
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  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75
Power door closers   $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$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  
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$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)    $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
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
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$4,990$12,645$12,795$17,560$20,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,655$7,805$12,570$15,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,126-7,265-11,699-14,255

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122016
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.5,372 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-dash200No
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 Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177567%
Total Not Requested86533%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177567%
Total Not Requested86533%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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