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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,215

Dodge Grand Caravan R/T   
Difference: $34,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,316

Dodge Grand Caravan R/T   
Difference: $31,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelGrand CaravanGL
TrimR/TGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $55,900
Base Invoice $28,670 $51,987
Driver Convenience Group 625  
Safety Sphere Group 1,300  
Entertainment Group 1 795  
Media Center 730N 1,360  
Trailer Tow Group 995  
Roof rack 150  
Heating Package   810
3-Zone Climate Control Package   990
Premium I Package   6,400
Leather seating surfaces   2,100
Class IV trailer hitch   510
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
iPod integration   375
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,250
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Driver Convenience Group 556  
Safety Sphere Group 1,157  
Entertainment Group 1 708  
Media Center 730N 1,210  
Trailer Tow Group 886  
Roof rack 134  
Heating Package   753
3-Zone Climate Control Package   921
Premium I Package   5,952
Leather seating surfaces   1,953
Class IV trailer hitch   474
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660
iPod integration   349
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,162
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Options (change) 5,225 13,655
Options (change) 4,651 12,698
Destination 995 875
Total Price $36,215 $70,430
Total Invoice $34,316 $65,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Grand Caravan R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,552
Model Year20122008
ModelGrand CaravanGL
TrimR/TGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17265/60-18
Total Price$36,215$70,430
Adjustments for Features0-5,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,215$65,390
Total Invoice$34,316$65,560
Adjustments for Features0-4,692
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,316$60,868

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122008
ModelGrand CaravanGL
TrimR/TGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Stowable second row seats$500 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,655$11,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,692

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122008
ModelGrand CaravanGL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in121.1 in
Length202.5 in200.6 in
Width78.7 in76.0 in
Height67.9 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,510 lb.5,280 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.7 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.3 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
143.8 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan R/T

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Sunshades, third row125No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested75073%
Total Not Requested27527%
Safety Sphere Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
3-Zone Climate Control Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Sunroof900No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested222551%
Total Not Requested216549%

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