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

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

Lowest Total Price: $93,840

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550   
Difference: $7,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $87,395

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550   
Difference: $6,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008200820082008
ModelG-ClassG-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimG550G55 AMGS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $100,250 $119,450 $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $93,232 $111,088 $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420
Premium I Package     1,250      
Drive Dynamic Seats     1,820      
iPod integration     425 425 425 425
Heated steering wheel     460      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     560      
Rearview camera     750      
Premium I Package     1,163      
Drive Dynamic Seats     1,693      
iPod integration     395 395 395 395
Heated steering wheel     428      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     512      
Rearview camera     698      
Options (change) 0 0 5,265 425 425 425
Options (change) 0 0 4,889 395 395 395
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $101,125 $120,325 $93,840 $131,300 $148,500 $198,300
Total Invoice $94,107 $111,963 $87,395 $122,380 $138,376 $184,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,893
Model Year200920092008200820082008
ModelG-ClassG-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimG550G55 AMGS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine382hp V8500hp V8382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT7T5T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18275/55-19255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$101,125$120,325$93,840$131,300$148,500$198,300
Adjustments for Features-880-7800-3,900-9,500-9,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,245$119,545$93,840$127,400$139,000$188,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,300$0$33,560$45,160$95,035
Total Invoice$94,107$111,963$87,395$122,380$138,376$184,690
Adjustments for Features-819-7260-3,635-8,852-8,778
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,288$111,237$87,395$118,745$129,524$175,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,949$0$31,350$42,129$88,517

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

Model Year200920092008200820082008
ModelG-ClassG-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimG550G55 AMGS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  $1000$1000
AWD w/low range$2200$2200    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100 
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0  
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Front side airbags  $350$350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Night vision    $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250$250    
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175    
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150    
Lockable front differential$150$150    
Lockable rear differential$150$150    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25
Chrome brush guard$750$750    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
External spare tire shell$100$100    
Externally-mounted spare$0$0    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Running boards$350$350    
Skid plates$150$150    
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40    
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
HD radio$50$50    
Media drive$15$15    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Traffic information$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25   
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Compass$0$0    
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Heated second row seats$200$200  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 $150
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75 $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,495$9,395$8,615$12,515$18,115$18,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$880$780$0$3,900$9,500$9,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-819-7260-3,635-8,852-8,778

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

Model Year20092008
ModelG-ClassS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.2 in124.6 in
Length184.5 in205.0 in
Width71.8 in73.7 in
Height76.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight5,511 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.2 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Drive Dynamic Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested90090%

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