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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $88,650

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $1,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,507

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $1,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelGLGLSGLSGLS
TrimGL550GLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $84,450 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Base Invoice $78,539 $64,682 $88,304 $116,529
Class IV trailer hitch 550 575 575 575
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Heated steering wheel 225 250 250  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600      
Multicontour seats   1,100    
Premium 1 Package   3,830    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800    
Special order charge   250    
Obstacle detection, rear   970    
designo Edition   4,900    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450    
Lighting Package   1,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570    
Heated second row seats   620 620  
Running boards   670    
Class IV trailer hitch 512 535 535 535
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Heated steering wheel 209 233 233  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558      
Multicontour seats   1,023    
Premium 1 Package   3,562    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744    
Special order charge   233    
Obstacle detection, rear   902    
designo Edition   4,557    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349    
Lighting Package   1,293    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530    
Heated second row seats   577 577  
Running boards   623    
Options (change) 3,325 20,045 3,395 2,525
Options (change) 3,093 18,645 3,159 2,349
Destination 875 995 995 995
Total Price $88,650 $90,590 $99,340 $128,820
Total Invoice $82,507 $84,322 $92,458 $119,873

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,499
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelGLGLSGLSGLS
TrimGL550GLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT7T9T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 1280, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$88,650$90,590$99,340$128,820
Adjustments for Features0-3,560-3,000-6,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,650$87,030$96,340$121,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,310$34,940
Total Invoice$82,507$84,322$92,458$119,873
Adjustments for Features0-3,314-2,792-6,374
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,507$81,008$89,666$113,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,658$32,491

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2011201820182018
ModelGLGLSGLSGLS
TrimGL550GLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power door closers  $300$300
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Residual heat$50   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Glass roof panel(s)$300  $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Cornering lights$50   
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650 $650
Upholstered instrument panel$300 $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,715$11,275$10,715$14,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,560$3,000$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,314-2,792-6,374

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20112018
ModelGLGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in121.1 in
Length200.6 in202.0 in
Width76.0 in76.1 in
Height72.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft349.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested184075%
Total Not Requested60025%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Total Requested135050%
Total Not Requested135050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Adaptive headlights50No
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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