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Lexus GS vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,160

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $7,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,316

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $6,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelGSGSGSES
Trim350350 F Sport450h350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,000 $54,750 $63,080 $36,725
Base Invoice $46,500 $50,869 $58,666 $34,400
Premium Package 0      
RWD 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 500
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0     330
Steering-linked headlights 300 300    
Heated front seats       640
Xenon HID headlights       815
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       4,065
Sunshade, rear, power       210
Premium Package 0      
RWD 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430 430 460
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0     303
Steering-linked headlights 276 276    
Heated front seats       588
Xenon HID headlights       749
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,749
Sunshade, rear, power       192
Options (change) 800 800 500 6,560
Options (change) 706 706 430 6,041
Destination 950 950 950 875
Total Price $51,750 $56,500 $64,530 $44,160
Total Invoice $48,156 $52,525 $60,046 $41,316

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,668
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelGSGSGSES
Trim350350 F Sport450h350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine311hp V6311hp V6286hp V6 H268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8CVT-6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12299, 12300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$51,750$56,500$64,530$44,160
Adjustments for Features-1,260-5,560-1,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,490$50,940$62,830$44,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$12,340$0
Total Invoice$48,156$52,525$60,046$41,316
Adjustments for Features-1,172-5,169-1,5820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,984$47,356$58,464$41,316
Cost Above Minimum$0$372$11,480$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelGSGSGSES
Trim350350 F Sport450h350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200  
High performance brake pads (optional) $0  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane keeping assist $400  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog lights   $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Performance meter $150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,425$8,725$4,865$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,260$5,560$1,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,172-5,169-1,5820

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162012
ModelGSES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in109.3 in
Length192.1 in191.1 in
Width72.4 in71.1 in
Height57.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,806 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.2 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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