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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,945

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $30,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,287

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $27,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSRXRX
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63350450h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $43,270 $45,695
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $40,457 $42,954
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375      
Premium 1 Package 3,830        
Lighting Package 1,390        
Obstacle detection, rear 970     535 535
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590   0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570        
Leather seating surfaces 1,620        
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090   1,850 500
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380    
Heated second row seats 620 620      
Power release, second row seats 400 400      
Power-folding second row seats       1,480 1,480
Luxury Package       4,180 4,180
Navigation Package       2,120 2,120
Steering-linked headlights       515 515
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279      
Premium 1 Package 3,562        
Lighting Package 1,293        
Obstacle detection, rear 902     492 492
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549   0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530        
Leather seating surfaces 1,507        
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014   1,703 460
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353    
Heated second row seats 577 577      
Power release, second row seats 372 372      
Power-folding second row seats       1,363 1,363
Luxury Package       3,848 3,848
Navigation Package       1,956 1,956
Steering-linked headlights       473 473
Options (change) 14,430 3,865 380 10,680 9,330
Options (change) 13,422 3,595 353 9,835 8,592
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $84,975 $99,810 $126,675 $54,945 $56,020
Total Invoice $79,099 $92,894 $117,877 $51,287 $52,541

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 450h
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,832
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSRXRX
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63350450h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8295hp V6259hp V6 H
TransmissionT9T9T7T8CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$84,975$99,810$126,675$54,945$56,020
Adjustments for Features-5,565-8,605-10,3050-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,410$91,205$116,370$54,945$54,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,795$36,960$475$0
Total Invoice$79,099$92,894$117,877$51,287$52,541
Adjustments for Features-5,180-8,009-9,5890-1,454
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,919$84,885$108,288$51,287$51,087
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,966$34,369$200$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSRXRX
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63350450h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD   $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power door closers $300$300  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500  
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
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$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150  
Lane keeping assist$400$400 $400$400
Pedestrian detection$50$50 $50$50
Rearview camera$200  $200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo net $40$40  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300  
Running boards $350$350  
Self-repairing paint   $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Larger infotainment display   $0$0
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$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 passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Massage, driver seat $100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power release, second row seats$50$50$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$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding second row seats   $700$700
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$350  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   $600$600
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,330$15,370$17,070$6,765$8,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,565$8,605$10,305$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,180-8,009-9,5890-1,454

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182018
ModelGLSRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in109.8 in
Length202.0 in192.5 in
Width76.1 in74.6 in
Height72.8 in67.7 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.4,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.0 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 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft356.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested190083%
Total Not Requested40017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested182570%
Total Not Requested76530%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested30020%
Total Not Requested120080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Power-folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding second row seats400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
255/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested260076%
Total Not Requested82524%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Power-folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding second row seats400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
255/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested260076%
Total Not Requested82524%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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