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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: $87,000

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $14,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $80,971

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $13,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassGL
TrimG550G55 AMGGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $100,250 $119,450 $85,300
Base Invoice $93,232 $111,088 $79,329
Heated steering wheel     225
Illuminated door sill trim plates     600
Heated steering wheel     209
Illuminated door sill trim plates     558
Options (change) 0 0 825
Options (change) 0 0 767
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $101,125 $120,325 $87,000
Total Invoice $94,107 $111,963 $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 GL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,859
Model Year200920092012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassGL
TrimG550G55 AMGGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8500hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$101,125$120,325$87,000
Adjustments for Features-1000-5,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,025$120,325$81,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,300$0
Total Invoice$94,107$111,963$80,971
Adjustments for Features-930-4,816
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,014$111,963$76,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,949$0

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

Model Year200920092012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassGL
TrimG550G55 AMGGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
AWD w/low range$2200$2200 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250$250 
Rear air vents$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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Chrome brush guard$750$750 
External spare tire shell$100$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Infotainment 
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,290$6,190$11,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-930-4,816

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

Model Year20092012
ModelG-ClassGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in121.1 in
Length184.5 in200.6 in
Width71.8 in76.0 in
Height76.0 in72.4 in
Curb Weight5,511 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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