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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,178

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $33,517

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,778

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $31,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelGLSGLSGLSES
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,700 $93,850 $124,100 $38,900
Base Invoice $63,891 $87,281 $115,413 $36,438
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375    
Lighting Package 1,390      
Obstacle detection, rear 970      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Heated steering wheel 250 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570      
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0  
Ultra Luxury Package       8,520
Rear spoiler       319
Illuminated door sill trim plates       379
Cargo net       65
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279    
Lighting Package 1,293      
Obstacle detection, rear 902      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Heated steering wheel 233 233    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530      
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0  
Ultra Luxury Package       7,847
Rear spoiler       209
Illuminated door sill trim plates       250
Cargo net       39
Options (change) 13,070 3,095 380 9,283
Options (change) 12,157 2,879 353 8,345
Destination 925 925 925 995
Total Price $82,695 $97,870 $125,405 $49,178
Total Invoice $76,973 $91,085 $116,691 $45,778

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,077
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,339
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelGLSGLSGLSES
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21215/55-17
Total Price$82,695$97,870$125,405$49,178
Adjustments for Features-8,440-11,480-13,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,255$86,390$112,075$49,178
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,135$37,820$0
Total Invoice$76,973$91,085$116,691$45,778
Adjustments for Features-7,856-10,684-12,4040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,117$80,401$104,287$45,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,284$35,170$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2017201720172018
ModelGLSGLSGLSES
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power door closers $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer   $350
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50 $50
Rearview camera$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats  $50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,795$16,835$18,685$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,440$11,480$13,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,856-10,684-12,4040

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172018
ModelGLSES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in111.0 in
Length202.0 in192.7 in
Width76.1 in71.7 in
Height72.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
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 Requested182575%
Total Not Requested61525%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250Yes
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 wheel0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested472589%
Total Not Requested57511%

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