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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,126

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $67,849

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,318

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $63,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelG-ClassISISIS
TrimG550250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $107,100 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $99,603 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,905 3,905 3,925
Headlight washers   100   100
Xenon HID headlights   875    
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Rear bumper protector   76 76 76
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,601 3,601 3,619
Headlight washers   92   92
Xenon HID headlights   807    
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460 460
Rear bumper protector   53 53 53
Options (change) 0 5,456 4,481 4,601
Options (change) 0 5,013 4,114 4,224
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $107,975 $40,126 $45,576 $66,776
Total Invoice $100,478 $37,318 $42,392 $62,108

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,369
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,199
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelG-ClassISISIS
TrimG550250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T6T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$107,975$40,126$45,576$66,776
Adjustments for Features-7,4800-950-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,495$40,126$44,626$64,026
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$23,900
Total Invoice$100,478$37,318$42,392$62,108
Adjustments for Features-6,9610-884-2,558
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,517$37,318$41,508$59,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,190$22,232

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelG-ClassISISIS
TrimG550250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD w/low range$2200   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150   
Lockable front differential$150   
Lockable rear differential$150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Chrome brush guard$750   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
External spare tire shell$100   
Externally-mounted spare$0   
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350   
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio$50   
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot$25   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Metal pedals$75  $75
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$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   
Wood trim$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$10,220$2,740$3,690$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,480$0$950$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,9610-884-2,558

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122012
ModelG-ClassIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in107.5 in
Length184.5 in180.1 in
Width71.8 in70.9 in
Height76.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight5,511 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.2 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%

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