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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $81,004

Lexus LS 460L   
Difference: $5,396

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,574

Lexus LS 460L   
Difference: $5,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelGLLS
TrimGL550460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $85,300 $73,175
Base Invoice $79,329 $67,323
Heated steering wheel 225  
Luxury Value Edition   965
Air Suspension w/VGRS   2,120
AWD   2,305
Cargo net   64
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,500
Heated steering wheel 209  
Luxury Value Edition   889
Air Suspension w/VGRS   1,949
AWD   2,120
Cargo net   38
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,380
Options (change) 225 6,954
Options (change) 209 6,376
Destination 875 875
Total Price $86,400 $81,004
Total Invoice $80,413 $74,574

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus LS 460L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,166
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,833
Model Year20122012
ModelGLLS
TrimGL550460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine382hp V8357hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21235/50-18
Total Price$86,400$81,004
Adjustments for Features-3,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,170$81,004
Total Invoice$80,413$74,574
Adjustments for Features-3,0060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,407$74,574

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122012
ModelGLLS
TrimGL550460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Self-repairing paint $0
Skid plates$150 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,945$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0060

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Lexus LS features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122012
ModelGLLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase121.1 in121.7 in
Length200.6 in202.8 in
Width76.0 in73.8 in
Height72.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight5,545 lb.4,712 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.6 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 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.3 ft318.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Lexus LS specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
357 hp@6400
344 lb-ft@4100		1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested150055%
Total Not Requested125045%

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