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

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Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,626

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $30,949

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,634

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $30,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120092009
ModelISISISGLGL
Trim250350FGL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,295 $39,720 $60,660 $58,200 $81,300
Base Invoice $29,966 $35,748 $54,594 $54,126 $75,609
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,905 3,905 3,925    
Xenon HID headlights 875        
Rear bumper protector 76 76 76    
Headlight washers 100   100    
Premium II Package       8,650  
Leather seating surfaces       2,130  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720  
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430 430    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,471 3,471 3,489    
Xenon HID headlights 753        
Rear bumper protector 53 53 53    
Headlight washers 86   86    
Premium II Package       8,044  
Leather seating surfaces       1,981  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670  
Options (change) 5,456 4,481 4,601 11,500 0
Options (change) 4,793 3,954 4,058 10,695 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $39,626 $45,076 $66,136 $70,575 $82,175
Total Invoice $35,634 $40,577 $59,527 $65,696 $76,484

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,719
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,539
Model Year20112011201120092009
ModelISISISGLGL
Trim250350FGL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$39,626$45,076$66,136$70,575$82,175
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,750-10,230-11,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,626$44,126$63,386$60,345$70,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$23,760$0$10,075
Total Invoice$35,634$40,577$59,527$65,696$76,484
Adjustments for Features0-855-2,475-9,523-10,941
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,634$39,722$57,052$56,173$65,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,088$21,418$0$9,370

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112011201120092009
ModelISISISGLGL
Trim250350FGL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125$125
Power liftgate   $350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net   $40$40
Cargo cover   $75$75
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Second-row low console  $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat   $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Rear spoiler  $200  
Running boards    $350
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive   $15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood trim   $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,865$2,815$4,615$12,095$13,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,750$10,230$11,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-855-2,475-9,523-10,941

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112009
ModelISGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in121.1 in
Length180.1 in200.6 in
Width70.9 in76.0 in
Height56.1 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.5,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.083.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power liftgate350No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
HD radio50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested297554%
Total Not Requested250546%

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