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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $76,325

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350   
Difference: $12,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,044

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350   
Difference: $11,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassGLGL
TrimG500G55 AMGGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $88,200 $111,900 $62,570 $85,300
Base Invoice $82,026 $104,067 $58,190 $79,329
Leather seating surfaces     1,930  
Premium 2 Package     6,330  
Lighting Package     985  
Obstacle detection, rear     800  
Running boards     670  
Heated second row seats     620  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     600 600
Heated steering wheel     225 225
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720  
Leather seating surfaces     1,795  
Premium 2 Package     5,887  
Lighting Package     916  
Obstacle detection, rear     744  
Running boards     623  
Heated second row seats     577  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     558 558
Heated steering wheel     209 209
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670  
Options (change) 0 0 12,880 825
Options (change) 0 0 11,979 767
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $89,075 $112,775 $76,325 $87,000
Total Invoice $82,901 $104,942 $71,044 $80,971

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,185
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassGLGL
TrimG500G55 AMGGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8493hp V8335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T7T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10610, 12610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18285/55-18275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$89,075$112,775$76,325$87,000
Adjustments for Features0-425-4,650-7,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,075$112,350$71,675$79,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,275$0$8,310
Total Invoice$82,901$104,942$71,044$80,971
Adjustments for Features0-395-4,328-6,529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,901$104,547$66,716$74,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,646$0$7,726

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassGLGL
TrimG500G55 AMGGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
AWD w/low range$2200$2200  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Front side airbags  $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250$250  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Lockable front differential$150$150  
Lockable rear differential$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Brush guard $500  
External spare tire shell$100$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Skid plates$150$150 $150
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,290$6,715$10,940$13,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$4,650$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-395-4,328-6,529

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082012
ModelG-ClassGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in121.1 in
Length185.6 in200.6 in
Width71.3 in76.0 in
Height77.8 in72.4 in
Curb Weight5,546 lb.5,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.2 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested185053%
Total Not Requested161547%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

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