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Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,065

Lexus RX 450h   
Difference: $23,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,369

Lexus RX 450h   
Difference: $21,433

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelRXGLSGLSGLS
Trim450hGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,235 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Base Invoice $42,520 $64,682 $88,304 $116,529
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,540 1,950 1,950 1,950
Navigation Package 2,465      
Comfort Package 825      
Luxury Package 4,800      
LED headlights 1,825      
Obstacle detection, rear 500      
Lighting Package   1,390    
Parking Assist Package   1,290    
Premium 1 Package   3,830    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,336 1,814 1,814 1,814
Navigation Package 2,277      
Comfort Package 759      
Luxury Package 4,463      
LED headlights 1,679      
Obstacle detection, rear 460      
Lighting Package   1,293    
Parking Assist Package   1,200    
Premium 1 Package   3,562    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670    
Options (change) 12,955 11,960 1,950 1,950
Options (change) 11,974 11,125 1,814 1,814
Destination 875 995 995 995
Total Price $59,065 $82,505 $97,895 $128,245
Total Invoice $55,369 $76,802 $91,113 $119,338

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 450h
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,019
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelRXGLSGLSGLS
Trim450hGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp V6 H362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 980, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$59,065$82,505$97,895$128,245
Adjustments for Features0-6,890-9,630-13,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,065$75,615$88,265$114,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,650$38,850
Total Invoice$55,369$76,802$91,113$119,338
Adjustments for Features0-6,414-8,963-12,823
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,369$70,388$82,150$106,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,762$36,127

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelRXGLSGLSGLS
Trim450hGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Power door closers  $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Passenger side camera$200   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power release, second row seats   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,390$12,280$15,020$19,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,890$9,630$13,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,414-8,963-12,823

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20122018
ModelRXGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in121.1 in
Length187.8 in202.0 in
Width74.2 in76.1 in
Height66.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,179 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
40.049.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Headlight washers50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested335086%
Total Not Requested52514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested127552%
Total Not Requested116548%

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