Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2016 Lexus ES Lexus ES 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,178

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $30,497

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,778

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $28,386

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelGLGLGLGLES
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,550 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100 $38,900
Base Invoice $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623 $36,438
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 1,950    
Premium 1 Package 4,410 4,410      
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570      
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0  
Ultra Luxury Package         8,520
Rear spoiler         319
Illuminated door sill trim plates         379
Cargo net         65
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 1,814    
Premium 1 Package 4,101 4,101      
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530      
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353 353  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0  
Ultra Luxury Package         7,847
Rear spoiler         209
Illuminated door sill trim plates         250
Cargo net         39
Options (change) 14,200 14,200 3,670 380 9,283
Options (change) 13,207 13,207 3,414 353 8,345
Destination 925 925 925 925 995
Total Price $79,675 $81,325 $95,895 $123,405 $49,178
Total Invoice $74,164 $75,698 $89,248 $113,901 $45,778

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercedes-Benz GL dealer quotes or Lexus ES dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,732
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,089
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelGLGLGLGLES
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8830, 14830, 14835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21215/55-17
Total Price$79,675$81,325$95,895$123,405$49,178
Adjustments for Features-6,765-6,915-9,880-12,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,910$74,410$86,015$110,750$49,178
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$13,105$37,840$0
Total Invoice$74,164$75,698$89,248$113,901$45,778
Adjustments for Features-6,297-6,437-9,195-11,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,867$69,261$80,053$102,221$45,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,394$12,186$34,354$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelGLGLGLGLES
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100
Power door closers  $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer    $350
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rearview camera$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250 
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)   $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Running boards  $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75 
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,320$13,470$16,435$19,210$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,765$6,915$9,880$12,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,297-6,437-9,195-11,6800

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162018
ModelGLES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.0 in111.0 in
Length201.6 in192.7 in
Width76.4 in71.7 in
Height72.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,372 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft315.2 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95053%
Total Not Requested85047%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested197575%
Total Not Requested66525%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95053%
Total Not Requested85047%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested197575%
Total Not Requested66525%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested55039%
Total Not Requested85061%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
LED headlights250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested437583%
Total Not Requested92517%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.