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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: $34,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,482

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $34,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelGLGLES
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550330
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,570 $85,300 $32,300
Base Invoice $58,190 $79,329 $28,640
Premium 1 Package 4,280    
Lighting Package 985    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,930    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590   330
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570    
Stability control     650
Navigation system     2,200
Heated front seats     640
Xenon HID headlights     640
Adaptive dampers - electrical     620
Premium 1 Package 3,980    
Lighting Package 916    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Leather seating surfaces 1,795    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549   264
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530    
Stability control     520
Navigation system     1,843
Heated front seats     512
Xenon HID headlights     512
Adaptive dampers - electrical     496
Options (change) 9,075 0 5,080
Options (change) 8,440 0 4,147
Destination 875 875 695
Total Price $72,520 $86,175 $38,075
Total Invoice $67,505 $80,204 $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: $26,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,283
Model Year201220122006
ModelGLGLES
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550330
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8382hp V8218hp V6
TransmissionT7T7A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8610, 1286, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21215/60-16
Total Price$72,520$86,175$38,075
Adjustments for Features-8,315-11,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,205$74,345$38,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,140$0
Total Invoice$67,505$80,204$33,482
Adjustments for Features-7,740-11,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,765$69,194$33,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,429$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201220122006
ModelGLGLES
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550330
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $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 cover$75$75 
Cargo net $40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear HVAC unit $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
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
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 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$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$10,955$14,470$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,315$11,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,740-11,0100

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122006
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 Weight5,347 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 / GL350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested130050%
Total Not Requested131550%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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