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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: $40,190

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $34,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,357

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $31,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelGLGLISISIS
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,570 $85,300 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $58,190 $79,329 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Leather seating surfaces 1,930        
Lighting Package 985        
Premium 2 Package 6,330        
Obstacle detection, rear 800   500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720        
Xenon HID headlights     875    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,905 3,905 3,925
Headlight washers     100   100
Cargo net     64 64 64
Rear bumper protector     76 76 76
Leather seating surfaces 1,795        
Lighting Package 916        
Premium 2 Package 5,887        
Obstacle detection, rear 744   460 460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670        
Xenon HID headlights     807    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,601 3,601 3,619
Headlight washers     92   92
Cargo net     39 39 39
Rear bumper protector     53 53 53
Options (change) 10,765 0 5,520 4,545 4,665
Options (change) 10,012 0 5,052 4,153 4,263
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $74,210 $86,175 $40,190 $45,640 $66,840
Total Invoice $69,077 $80,204 $37,357 $42,431 $62,147

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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: $24,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,970
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelGLGLISISIS
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550250350F
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)610, 12610, 12300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$74,210$86,175$40,190$45,640$66,840
Adjustments for Features-9,400-12,3150-950-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,810$73,860$40,190$44,690$64,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,050$0$4,500$23,900
Total Invoice$69,077$80,204$37,357$42,431$62,147
Adjustments for Features-8,750-11,4620-883-2,557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,327$68,742$37,357$41,548$59,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,415$0$4,191$22,233

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelGLGLISISIS
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550250350F
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 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Blind spot warning system $200   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
Hill descent control$250$250   
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 cover$75$75   
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
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 rails$250$250   
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  $175
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250   
Rear HVAC unit $400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio$50$50   
Media drive$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Heated second row seats $200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  $200
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Metal pedals    $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$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   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $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$14,270$1,955$2,905$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,400$12,315$0$950$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,750-11,4620-883-2,557

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122012
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 Weight5,347 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 / GL350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50No
Total Requested187554%
Total Not Requested159046%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
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 player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

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 player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

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 player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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