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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: $45,700

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $33,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,735

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $31,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelGLES
TrimGL550350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $77,375 $36,725
Base Invoice $71,959 $34,400
Proximity key 1,110  
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,065
Ultra Luxury Package   3,535
Proximity key 1,032  
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,749
Ultra Luxury Package   3,251
Options (change) 1,110 8,100
Options (change) 1,032 7,460
Destination 875 875
Total Price $79,360 $45,700
Total Invoice $73,866 $42,735

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,029
Model Year20082012
ModelGLES
TrimGL550350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21215/55-17
Total Price$79,360$45,700
Adjustments for Features-8,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,655$45,700
Total Invoice$73,866$42,735
Adjustments for Features-8,1020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,764$42,735

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082012
ModelGLES
TrimGL550350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,670$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,1020

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Lexus ES features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082012
ModelGLES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in109.3 in
Length200.6 in191.1 in
Width76.0 in71.1 in
Height72.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,434 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.9 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.3 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Lexus ES specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested135078%
Total Not Requested37522%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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