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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Lexus SC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,070

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $6,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,965

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $9,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelGLSGLSGLSSC
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63430
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $66,805
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $58,788
Lighting Package 1,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590   0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Rear spoiler       440
Lighting Package 1,293      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549   0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Rear spoiler       352
Options (change) 4,320 0 0 440
Options (change) 4,019 0 0 352
Destination 995 995 995 825
Total Price $74,865 $95,945 $126,295 $68,070
Total Invoice $69,696 $89,299 $117,524 $59,965

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus SC 430
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,064
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelGLSGLSGLSSC
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63430
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8288hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21245/40-18
Total Price$74,865$95,945$126,295$68,070
Adjustments for Features-2,865-9,545-13,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,000$86,400$112,600$68,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,400$40,600$0
Total Invoice$69,696$89,299$117,524$59,965
Adjustments for Features-2,667-8,884-12,7440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,029$80,415$104,780$59,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,386$37,751$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Lexus SC

Model Year2018201820182009
ModelGLSGLSGLSSC
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63430
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
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 
RWD   $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 
Wind blocker, small   $100
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 
Knee airbag, passenger   $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, 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 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
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 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Power retractable hardtop   $6750
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Sunroof$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 
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
Power antenna   $100
Satellite radio $200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
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 
USB port$25$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$150   
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
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$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 
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 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 
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 
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$13,955$20,635$24,785$11,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,865$9,545$13,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,667-8,884-12,7440

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20182009
ModelGLSSC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase121.1 in103.1 in
Length202.0 in178.5 in
Width76.1 in72.0 in
Height72.8 in53.1 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in27.1 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 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft38.8 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%

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