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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: $39,690

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $34,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,673

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $33,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelISISISGLGL
Trim250350FGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,295 $39,720 $60,660 $62,570 $85,300
Base Invoice $29,966 $35,748 $54,594 $58,190 $79,329
Xenon HID headlights 875        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,905 3,905 3,925    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 800  
Rear bumper protector 76 76 76    
Headlight washers 100   100    
Cargo net 64 64 64    
Leather seating surfaces       1,930  
Premium 2 Package       6,330  
Lighting Package       985  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720  
Xenon HID headlights 753        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,471 3,471 3,489    
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430 430 744  
Rear bumper protector 53 53 53    
Headlight washers 86   86    
Cargo net 39 39 39    
Leather seating surfaces       1,795  
Premium 2 Package       5,887  
Lighting Package       916  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670  
Options (change) 5,520 4,545 4,665 10,765 0
Options (change) 4,832 3,993 4,097 10,012 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $39,690 $45,140 $66,200 $74,210 $86,175
Total Invoice $35,673 $40,616 $59,566 $69,077 $80,204

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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: $25,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,654
Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelISISISGLGL
Trim250350FGL450 / GL350GL550
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, 14610, 12610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$39,690$45,140$66,200$74,210$86,175
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,750-9,400-12,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,690$44,190$63,450$64,810$73,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$23,760$0$9,050
Total Invoice$35,673$40,616$59,566$69,077$80,204
Adjustments for Features0-855-2,474-8,750-11,462
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,673$39,761$57,092$60,327$68,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,088$21,419$0$8,415

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelISISISGLGL
Trim250350FGL450 / GL350GL550
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
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0
Hill descent control   $250$250
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 cover   $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40 $40
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$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear HVAC unit    $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
Skid plates    $150
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
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
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$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
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
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$1,955$2,905$4,705$11,355$14,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,750$9,400$12,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-855-2,474-8,750-11,462

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112012
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.5,347 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 / GL350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested187554%
Total Not Requested159046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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