Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2008 Lexus ES Lexus ES 2006

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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,075

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $30,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,482

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $30,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelGLGLES
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550330
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,900 $77,375 $32,300
Base Invoice $51,987 $71,959 $28,640
Leather seating surfaces 2,100    
Premium II Package 8,600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710    
Voice control for nav and audio 510    
Stability control     650
Navigation system     2,200
Xenon HID headlights     640
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     330
Adaptive dampers - electrical     620
Heated front seats     640
Leather seating surfaces 1,953    
Premium II Package 7,998    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660    
Voice control for nav and audio 474    
Stability control     520
Navigation system     1,843
Xenon HID headlights     512
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     264
Adaptive dampers - electrical     496
Heated front seats     512
Options (change) 11,920 0 5,080
Options (change) 11,085 0 4,147
Destination 875 875 695
Total Price $68,695 $78,250 $38,075
Total Invoice $63,947 $72,834 $33,482

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,143
Model Year200820082006
ModelGLGLES
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550330
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8382hp V8218hp V6
TransmissionT7T7A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 1286, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18295/40-21215/60-16
Total Price$68,695$78,250$38,075
Adjustments for Features-8,940-10,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,755$67,335$38,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,580$0
Total Invoice$63,947$72,834$33,482
Adjustments for Features-8,322-10,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,625$62,674$33,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,049$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200820082006
ModelGLGLES
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550330
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Running boards $350 
Skid plates $150 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$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$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,080$14,055$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,940$10,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,322-10,1600

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082006
ModelGLES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in107.1 in
Length200.6 in191.1 in
Width76.0 in71.3 in
Height72.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested260046%
Total Not Requested309054%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

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