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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: $46,085

Lexus RX 330   
Difference: $29,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,160

Lexus RX 330   
Difference: $30,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelGLSGLSGLSRX
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63330
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $36,370
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $32,186
Lighting Package 1,390      
Class IV trailer hitch 575 575 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590   0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Navigation system       2,350
Performance Package       4,955
Heated front seats       540
Towing Package       160
Adaptive cruise control       600
Class II trailer hitch       415
Lighting Package 1,293      
Class IV trailer hitch 535 535 535  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549   0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Navigation system       1,980
Performance Package       3,964
Heated front seats       432
Towing Package       128
Adaptive cruise control       480
Class II trailer hitch       295
Options (change) 4,895 575 575 9,020
Options (change) 4,554 535 535 7,279
Destination 995 995 995 695
Total Price $75,440 $96,520 $126,870 $46,085
Total Invoice $70,231 $89,834 $118,059 $40,160

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,230
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelGLSGLSGLSRX
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63330
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8223hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21235/55-18
Total Price$75,440$96,520$126,870$46,085
Adjustments for Features-5,200-12,130-15,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,240$84,390$111,490$46,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,150$41,250$0
Total Invoice$70,231$89,834$118,059$40,160
Adjustments for Features-4,841-11,290-14,3120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,390$78,544$103,747$40,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,154$38,357$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelGLSGLSGLSRX
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63330
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
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 
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
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 
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  $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo net $40$40 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack   $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
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 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
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 
Cassette player   $50
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
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,065$17,995$21,245$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,200$12,130$15,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,841-11,290-14,3120

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182006
ModelGLSRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in106.9 in
Length202.0 in186.2 in
Width76.1 in72.6 in
Height72.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,861 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.4 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 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft384.7 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 RX 330

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/55VR18 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested422590%
Total Not Requested45010%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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