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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: $40,135

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $36,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,512

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $36,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelGLSGLSGLSES
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63330
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $32,300
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $28,640
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800     620
Special order charge 250      
Lighting Package 1,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590   0 330
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570      
285/40ZR22     1,250  
Stability control       650
Navigation system       2,200
Heated front seats       640
Xenon HID headlights       640
Polished alloy wheels       2,060
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744     496
Special order charge 233      
Lighting Package 1,293      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549   0 264
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530      
285/40ZR22     1,163  
Stability control       520
Navigation system       1,843
Heated front seats       512
Xenon HID headlights       512
Polished alloy wheels       1,030
Options (change) 5,940 0 1,250 7,140
Options (change) 5,526 0 1,163 5,177
Destination 995 995 995 695
Total Price $76,485 $95,945 $127,545 $40,135
Total Invoice $71,203 $89,299 $118,687 $34,512

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,219
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelGLSGLSGLSES
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63330
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8218hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 1486, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21285/40-22215/55-17
Total Price$76,485$95,945$127,545$40,135
Adjustments for Features-9,100-15,230-18,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,385$80,715$109,065$40,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,330$41,680$0
Total Invoice$71,203$89,299$118,687$34,512
Adjustments for Features-8,472-14,175-17,1970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,731$75,124$101,490$34,512
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,393$38,759$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelGLSGLSGLSES
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63330
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75 
Power door closers $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo net $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 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Running boards $350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
App support $0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$14,390$20,520$23,770$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,100$15,230$18,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,472-14,175-17,1970

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182006
ModelGLSES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in107.1 in
Length202.0 in191.1 in
Width76.1 in71.3 in
Height72.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.6 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 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
215/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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