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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: $45,970

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $3,143

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,822

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $2,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelGLAGLAES
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,400 $50,600 $38,900
Base Invoice $31,062 $47,058 $36,438
Premium Package 1,800 1,800  
Convenience Package 400 400  
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,500  
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300  
Interior Package 1,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 500 350 379
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Wood trim 325 325  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,700  
Ultra Luxury Package     8,520
Rear spoiler     319
Premium Package 1,674 1,674  
Convenience Package 372 372  
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,395  
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139  
Interior Package 1,581    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 465 326 250
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Wood trim 302 302  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,581  
Ultra Luxury Package     7,847
Rear spoiler     209
Options (change) 11,575 10,575 9,218
Options (change) 10,765 9,835 8,306
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $45,970 $62,170 $49,113
Total Invoice $42,822 $57,888 $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: $3,728
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,462
Model Year201820182018
ModelGLAGLAES
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19215/55-17
Total Price$45,970$62,170$49,113
Adjustments for Features-585-3,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,385$59,085$49,113
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,700$0
Total Invoice$42,822$57,888$45,739
Adjustments for Features-545-2,8730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,277$55,015$45,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,738$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201820182018
ModelGLAGLAES
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45350
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
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
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags  $300
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 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
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
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts $0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Interior trim, special color $0 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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 
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$7,965$10,465$7,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$585$3,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-545-2,8730

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182018
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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
Surround sound250No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested310058%
Total Not Requested220042%

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