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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: $47,160

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $34,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,567

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $34,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelGLSGLSGLSES
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $34,320
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $30,774
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
Obstacle detection, rear 970     500
Lighting Package 1,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590   0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090    
285/40ZR22     1,250  
Adaptive cruise control       2,600
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       4,250
Ultra Luxury Package       3,880
Satellite radio       486
Rear spoiler       299
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
Obstacle detection, rear 902     400
Lighting Package 1,293      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549   0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014    
285/40ZR22     1,163  
Adaptive cruise control       2,080
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,408
Ultra Luxury Package       3,492
Satellite radio       389
Rear spoiler       199
Options (change) 10,780 1,090 1,250 12,015
Options (change) 10,027 1,014 1,163 9,968
Destination 995 995 995 825
Total Price $81,325 $97,035 $127,545 $47,160
Total Invoice $75,704 $90,313 $118,687 $41,567

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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: $25,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,824
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelGLSGLSGLSES
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21285/40-22215/55-17
Total Price$81,325$97,035$127,545$47,160
Adjustments for Features-8,930-11,970-15,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,395$85,065$111,725$47,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,670$39,330$0
Total Invoice$75,704$90,313$118,687$41,567
Adjustments for Features-8,313-11,141-14,7210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,391$79,172$103,966$41,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,781$36,575$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2018201820182009
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 
Cruise control$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 
Remote app$25$25$25 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Rearview camera$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
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 
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 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$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   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200 
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 
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  
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$14,670$17,710$21,560$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,930$11,970$15,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,313-11,141-14,7210

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182009
ModelGLSES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in109.3 in
Length202.0 in191.1 in
Width76.1 in71.1 in
Height72.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.9 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft314.7 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 warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested130053%
Total Not Requested114047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested365091%
Total Not Requested3759%

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