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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: $47,200

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $28,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,115

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $26,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132012
ModelGLGLGLGLES
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,400 $63,900 $86,900 $116,925 $36,725
Base Invoice $58,032 $59,427 $80,817 $108,740 $34,400
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290      
Premium 2 Package 5,850 5,850      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970     500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590   0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Driver Assistance Package     1,950    
Adaptive cruise control         1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         4,065
Ultra Luxury Package         3,535
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200      
Premium 2 Package 5,441 5,441      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902     460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549   0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Driver Assistance Package     1,814    
Adaptive cruise control         1,380
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,749
Ultra Luxury Package         3,251
Options (change) 12,700 12,700 3,040 0 9,600
Options (change) 11,813 11,813 2,828 0 8,840
Destination 905 905 905 905 875
Total Price $76,005 $77,505 $90,845 $117,830 $47,200
Total Invoice $70,750 $72,145 $84,550 $109,645 $44,115

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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: $20,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,648
Model Year20132013201320132012
ModelGLGLGLGLES
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6 D362hp V8429hp V8550hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21215/55-17
Total Price$76,005$77,505$90,845$117,830$47,200
Adjustments for Features-8,580-8,580-12,495-15,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,425$68,925$78,350$102,310$47,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$10,925$34,885$0
Total Invoice$70,750$72,145$84,550$109,645$44,115
Adjustments for Features-7,987-7,987-11,629-14,4420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,763$64,158$72,921$95,203$44,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$10,158$32,440$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20132013201320132012
ModelGLGLGLGLES
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG350
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 
Cruise control$150$150   
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure prevention  $150$150 
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo net  $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 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Running boards  $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200$200 
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 
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 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,995$12,995$16,910$19,935$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,580$8,580$12,495$15,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,987-7,987-11,629-14,4420

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20132012
ModelGLES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.0 in109.3 in
Length201.6 in191.1 in
Width76.4 in71.1 in
Height72.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,402 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.9 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
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
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested202558%
Total Not Requested149042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
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
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested202558%
Total Not Requested149042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%

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