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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,520

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $1,593

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,260

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $1,479

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Model Year201520152018
ModelGLAGLAES
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMG350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,300 $48,300 $38,900
Base Invoice $29,109 $44,919 $36,438
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500  
Interior Package 1,700 1,500  
Premium Package 2,300 2,300  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480  
Xenon HID headlights 850    
Wood trim 325 325  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 650 800 379
Proximity key 650 650  
Rear side airbags 420 420  
Special order charge 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Ultra Luxury Package     8,520
Rear spoiler     319
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325  
Interior Package 1,581 1,395  
Premium Package 2,139 2,139  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306  
Xenon HID headlights 791    
Wood trim 302 302  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 605 744 250
Proximity key 605 605  
Rear side airbags 391 391  
Special order charge 233    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Ultra Luxury Package     7,847
Rear spoiler     209
Options (change) 15,295 14,145 9,218
Options (change) 14,226 13,155 8,306
Destination 925 925 995
Total Price $47,520 $63,370 $49,113
Total Invoice $44,260 $58,999 $45,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,843
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,643
Model Year201520152018
ModelGLAGLAES
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMG350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4355hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19215/55-17
Total Price$47,520$63,370$49,113
Adjustments for Features-1,250-3,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,270$59,720$49,113
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,450$0
Total Invoice$44,260$58,999$45,739
Adjustments for Features-1,164-3,3980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,096$55,601$45,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,505$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201520152018
ModelGLAGLAES
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMG350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk closer  $350
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125 $125
LED headlights  $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,715$10,115$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$3,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,164-3,3980

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152018
ModelGLAES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.0 in
Length173.9 in192.7 in
Width71.0 in71.7 in
Height60.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested96573%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132576%
Total Not Requested42524%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested96573%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132576%
Total Not Requested42524%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested375071%
Total Not Requested155029%

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