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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,885

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $32,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,616

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $32,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelGLGLISISIS
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,900 $77,375 $31,155 $36,605 $56,610
Base Invoice $51,987 $71,959 $27,727 $32,578 $50,382
Leather seating surfaces 2,100        
Premium II Package 8,600        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710        
Proximity key 1,110 1,110      
iPod integration 375 375 299 299 299
Voice control for nav and audio 510        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 550      
Navigation system     2,550 2,550 2,570
Luxury Plus Package     2,380 2,380  
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500
Rear bumper protector     76 76 76
Headlight washers     100 100 100
Sunroof     0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,953        
Premium II Package 7,998        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660        
Proximity key 1,032 1,032      
iPod integration 349 349 239 239 239
Voice control for nav and audio 474        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 512      
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,166
Luxury Plus Package     2,142 2,142  
Obstacle detection, rear     400 400 400
Rear bumper protector     53 53 53
Headlight washers     80 80 80
Sunroof     0 0  
Options (change) 13,955 2,035 5,905 5,905 3,545
Options (change) 12,978 1,893 5,064 5,064 2,938
Destination 875 875 825 825 825
Total Price $70,730 $80,285 $37,885 $43,335 $60,980
Total Invoice $65,840 $74,727 $33,616 $38,467 $54,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,228
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelGLGLISISIS
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8382hp V8204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT7T7M6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18295/40-21225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$70,730$80,285$37,885$43,335$60,980
Adjustments for Features-8,590-10,5650-950-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,140$69,720$37,885$42,385$60,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,580$0$4,500$22,145
Total Invoice$65,840$74,727$33,616$38,467$54,145
Adjustments for Features-7,996-9,8340-843-844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,844$64,893$33,616$37,624$53,301
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,049$0$4,008$19,685

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelGLGLISISIS
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack $300   
Roof rails$250    
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$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   
Residual heat$50$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300   
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards $350   
Skid plates $150   
Wheel-lip moldings $75   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
CD player$125$125   
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$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats $200   
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Metal pedals    $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$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$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   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$11,355$13,330$2,765$3,715$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,590$10,565$0$950$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,996-9,8340-843-844

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082009
ModelGLIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in107.5 in
Length200.6 in180.1 in
Width76.0 in70.9 in
Height72.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in30.6 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 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested365064%
Total Not Requested204036%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested200077%
Total Not Requested60023%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested200077%
Total Not Requested60023%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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