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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: $79,160

Lexus LS 500   
Difference: $7,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202012
ModelLSLSLSGL
Trim500500 F Sport500 Inspiration SeriesGL550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $75,450 $81,450 $97,665 $85,300
Air Suspension w/VGRS 2,120   2,120  
Cargo net 65 65 65  
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500  
AWD 0 0 0  
Air Suspension w/VGRS 1,949   1,949  
Cargo net 39 39 39  
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460  
AWD 0 0 0  
Options (change) 2,685 565 2,685 0
Options (change) 2,448 499 2,448 0
Destination 1,025 1,025 1,025 875
Total Price $79,160 $83,040 $101,375 $86,175

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus LS 500
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus LS 500 F Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,626
Model Year2020202020202012
ModelLSLSLSGL
Trim500500 F Sport500 Inspiration SeriesGL550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine416hp V6416hp V6416hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionT10T10T10T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/45-20245/45-20295/40-21
Total Price$79,160$83,040$101,375$86,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,2250-3,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,160$81,815$101,375$82,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,655$22,215$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year2020202020202012
ModelLSLSLSGL
Trim500500 F Sport500 Inspiration SeriesGL550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Running boards   $350
Self-repairing paint$0$0$0 
Skid plates   $150
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$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
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,315$8,540$7,315$10,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$0$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-220-3,076

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20202012
ModelLSGL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase123.0 in121.1 in
Length206.1 in200.6 in
Width74.8 in76.0 in
Height57.5 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,905 lb.5,545 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 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
17.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.083.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 500

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

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 500 Inspiration Series

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

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