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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: $59,065

Lexus RX 450h   
Difference: $23,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,369

Lexus RX 450h   
Difference: $21,433

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelGLSGLSGLSRX
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63450h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $45,235
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $42,520
Parking Assist Package 1,290      
Lighting Package 1,390      
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950 2,540
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Navigation Package       2,465
Obstacle detection, rear       500
Luxury Package       4,800
LED headlights       1,825
Comfort Package       825
Parking Assist Package 1,200      
Lighting Package 1,293      
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814 2,336
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Navigation Package       2,277
Obstacle detection, rear       460
Luxury Package       4,463
LED headlights       1,679
Comfort Package       759
Options (change) 11,960 1,950 1,950 12,955
Options (change) 11,125 1,814 1,814 11,974
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $82,505 $97,895 $128,245 $59,065
Total Invoice $76,802 $91,113 $119,338 $55,369

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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: $16,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,019
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelGLSGLSGLSRX
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63450h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8245hp V6 H
TransmissionT9T9T7CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14320, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21235/55-19
Total Price$82,505$97,895$128,245$59,065
Adjustments for Features-6,890-9,630-13,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,615$88,265$114,465$59,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,650$38,850$0
Total Invoice$76,802$91,113$119,338$55,369
Adjustments for Features-6,414-8,963-12,8230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,388$82,150$106,515$55,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,762$36,127$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelGLSGLSGLSRX
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63450h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
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 
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$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$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Passenger side camera   $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera   $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 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails   $250
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
Exterior 
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$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$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$150 
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$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 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,280$15,020$19,170$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,890$9,630$13,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,414-8,963-12,8230

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182012
ModelGLSRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in107.9 in
Length202.0 in187.8 in
Width76.1 in74.2 in
Height72.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.4,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.8 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 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
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 support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested127552%
Total Not Requested116548%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested130098%
Total Not Requested252%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Headlight washers50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested335086%
Total Not Requested52514%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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