This is a no brainer...L Certified or bust!

 

my 2014 needs Satellite sub for weather and traffic. I think the free HD came in 2015.

 

My iphone's WAZE app fills the void left by shutting off Sirius/XM for traffic and directions. I agree about the increased responsiveness of the 6 speed.

 

Responsiveness for me is easily solved while on the freeway in 8th gear by hitting the paddle shifter down once and it immediately drops you into 6th gear for passing/changing lanes. The Lexus skips 7th if your in normal "D".

 

47k is high mileage even if it was a 2013. That car would have to be bought CHEAP! Don't rush into one or the other. Used late model GSs are very easy to find. Look at the Sewell Dallas website. Last I looked they had a bunch of late model GSs (mine was one of them about two months ago). I know you are not near Texas, but the point is they are very commonly available

 

The high inventory of used GS's could be due to the 2016 design refreshes, the introduction of the GSF and newer competitor offerings within the same class of cars.

Basically, so many folks lease this car (and return it) but it's made so well, it would be wise to buy it used because it will run forever.

 

If the price is similar, '13 all the way - always buy the car with the lower mileage. Not enough difference in style, pkgs and options to warrant buying a higher mileage car even if its a year newer.