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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: $50,065

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $29,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,576

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $27,639

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelGLIS
TrimGL550350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $77,375 $40,870
Base Invoice $71,959 $38,009
Proximity key 1,110  
iPod integration 375  
Heated steering wheel 0 150
AWD   2,235
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,645
F Sport Package   2,715
Proximity key 1,032  
iPod integration 349  
Heated steering wheel 0 140
AWD   2,078
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,441
F Sport Package   2,498
Options (change) 1,485 8,245
Options (change) 1,381 7,617
Destination 875 950
Total Price $79,735 $50,065
Total Invoice $74,215 $46,576

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,142
Model Year20082016
ModelGLIS
TrimGL550350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8306hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21225/40-18
Total Price$79,735$50,065
Adjustments for Features-8,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,680$50,065
Total Invoice$74,215$46,576
Adjustments for Features-7,4970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,718$46,576

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082016
ModelGLIS
TrimGL550350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
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 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$14,270$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,4970

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082016
ModelGLIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in110.2 in
Length200.6 in183.7 in
Width76.0 in71.3 in
Height72.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight5,434 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in32.2 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 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested187568%

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