Lexus LS Lexus LS 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2012

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

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Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $80,094

Lexus LS 460L   
Difference: $6,306

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,359

Lexus LS 460L   
Difference: $11,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelLSGL
Trim460LGL550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $72,900 $85,300
Base Invoice $63,423 $79,329
Air Suspension w/VGRS 2,120  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Cargo net 59  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850  
Heated steering wheel   225
Air Suspension w/VGRS 1,696  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Cargo net 35  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280  
Heated steering wheel   209
Options (change) 6,429 225
Options (change) 5,171 209
Destination 765 875
Total Price $80,094 $86,400
Total Invoice $69,359 $80,413

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus LS 460L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,151
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,256
Model Year20082012
ModelLSGL
Trim460LGL550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine380hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18295/40-21
Total Price$80,094$86,400
Adjustments for Features0-5,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,094$81,245
Total Invoice$69,359$80,413
Adjustments for Features0-4,798
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,359$75,615

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082012
ModelLSGL
Trim460LGL550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Power door closers$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
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
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,940$11,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,798

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082012
ModelLSGL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.7 in121.1 in
Length202.8 in200.6 in
Width73.8 in76.0 in
Height58.1 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,332 lb.5,545 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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
18.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.083.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L

Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested150055%
Total Not Requested125045%

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