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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,364

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $22,621

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,701

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $21,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120162016201620162016
ModelGLGLGSGSGSGSGS
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,950 $84,450 $53,920 $50,000 $54,750 $63,080 $68,760
Base Invoice $57,614 $78,539 $50,061 $46,500 $50,869 $58,666 $63,891
Premium 2 Package 6,330            
Leather seating surfaces 1,930            
Obstacle detection, rear 800   500 500 500 500 500
Lighting Package 985            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720            
Blind spot warning system 600            
Heated steering wheel 225 225 150 150 150    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570            
Navigation system     1,730        
Cargo net     64 64 64 64 64
Power trunk closer     400 400 400 400 400
Premium Package       0      
RWD       0      
Steering-linked headlights       300 300    
Premium 2 Package 5,887            
Leather seating surfaces 1,795            
Obstacle detection, rear 744   430 430 430 430 430
Lighting Package 916            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670            
Blind spot warning system 558            
Heated steering wheel 209 209 139 139 139    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530            
Navigation system     1,600        
Cargo net     38 38 38 38 38
Power trunk closer     368 368 368 368 368
Premium Package       0      
RWD       0      
Steering-linked headlights       276 276    
Options (change) 12,160 225 2,844 1,414 1,414 964 964
Options (change) 11,309 209 2,575 1,251 1,251 836 836
Destination 875 875 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $74,985 $85,550 $57,714 $52,364 $57,114 $64,994 $70,674
Total Invoice $69,798 $79,623 $53,586 $48,701 $53,070 $60,452 $65,677

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,641
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,531
Model Year2011201120162016201620162016
ModelGLGLGSGSGSGSGS
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8382hp V8241hp I4311hp V6311hp V6286hp V6 H286hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$74,985$85,550$57,714$52,364$57,114$64,994$70,674
Adjustments for Features-5,980-8,395-4,2250-4,300-340-4,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,005$77,155$53,489$52,364$52,814$64,654$66,534
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,150$1,125$0$450$12,290$14,170
Total Invoice$69,798$79,623$53,586$48,701$53,070$60,452$65,677
Adjustments for Features-5,566-7,813-3,9230-3,996-316-3,847
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,232$71,810$49,663$48,701$49,074$60,136$61,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,578$962$0$373$11,435$13,129

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2011201120162016201620162016
ModelGLGLGSGSGSGSGS
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 $850 $850
Cruise control$150$150 $150 $150 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125     
Power liftgate$350$350     
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 $200 $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 $200 $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0     
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 $200 $200
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 $0 $0
Hill descent control$250$250     
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200 $200 $200
Lane keeping assist  $400 $400 $400
Pedestrian detection  $50 $50 $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 $0 $0
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500     
Trailer sway control$25$25     
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75     
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150     
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15     
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100$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$15
Wiper de-icer     $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300     
Rear bumper protector$40$40     
Rear spoiler  $200 $200 $200
Running boards $350     
Skid plates $150     
Wheel-lip moldings $75     
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
iPod integration$100$100     
Media drive$15$15     
SD Card slot$25$25     
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25     
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 $200 $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge  $75    
Compass$0$0 $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50     
Fog light, rear$100$100     
Fog lights$125$125     
Headlight washers$50$50     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750$750
Performance meter  $150 $150 $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100 $100
Folding second row seats$300$300     
Heated second row seats $200     
Leather door panel trim$250$250     
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75     
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 $150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 $150 $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100 $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100 $100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 $100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 $100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 $100 $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000     
Wood trim$300$300 $300 $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000 $1000 $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000     
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 $0
Total Value of Features$11,120$13,535$9,365$5,140$9,440$5,480$9,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,980$8,395$4,225$0$4,300$340$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,566-7,813-3,9230-3,996-316-3,847

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20112016
ModelGLGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in112.2 in
Length200.6 in192.1 in
Width76.0 in72.4 in
Height72.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.3,806 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.8 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 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested237569%
Total Not Requested109031%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 200t F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350 F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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