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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: $47,790

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $39,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelISGL
Trim300GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,560 $85,300
Luxury Package 4,880  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,835  
AWD 0  
Cargo net 65  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425 600
Heated steering wheel   225
Luxury Package 4,491  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,616  
AWD 0  
Cargo net 39  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280 558
Heated steering wheel   209
Options (change) 8,205 825
Options (change) 7,426 767
Destination 1,025 875
Total Price $47,790 $87,000

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,141
Model Year20202012
ModelISGL
Trim300GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17295/40-21
Total Price$47,790$87,000
Adjustments for Features0-5,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,790$81,220

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20202012
ModelISGL
Trim300GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,165$12,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,379

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20202012
ModelISGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in121.1 in
Length184.3 in200.6 in
Width71.3 in76.0 in
Height56.3 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.5,545 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 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
10.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.883.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested290081%
Total Not Requested67519%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%

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