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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: $49,225

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $37,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,791

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $34,622

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelGLIS
TrimGL550350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,300 $40,065
Base Invoice $79,329 $37,261
Heated steering wheel 225  
AWD   2,235
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,995
Premium Package   610
All Weather Package   360
225/40YR18   935
Blind spot warning system   600
Heated steering wheel 209  
AWD   2,078
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,764
Premium Package   560
All Weather Package   332
225/40YR18   859
Blind spot warning system   552
Options (change) 225 8,235
Options (change) 209 7,605
Destination 875 925
Total Price $86,400 $49,225
Total Invoice $80,413 $45,791

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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: $28,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,204
Model Year20122015
ModelGLIS
TrimGL550350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8306hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21225/40-18
Total Price$86,400$49,225
Adjustments for Features-9,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,355$49,225
Total Invoice$80,413$45,791
Adjustments for Features-8,4180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,995$45,791

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122015
ModelGLIS
TrimGL550350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic 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
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 
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 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$14,810$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,4180

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122015
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 Weight5,545 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
Heated front seats200Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
225/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested112574%
Total Not Requested40026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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