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

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

Lowest Total Price: $63,955

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500   
Difference: $12,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,535

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500   
Difference: $11,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelGLM-Class
TrimGL450 / GL350ML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $61,950 $48,500
Base Invoice $57,614 $45,105
Lighting Package 985 890
Premium 2 Package 6,330  
Obstacle detection, rear 800 750
Class IV trailer hitch 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 690
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450 750
Leather seating surfaces 1,930  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590  
Sunroof   1,290
Entertainment Package   1,080
Comfort Package   1,450
Premium Package   3,750
Class III trailer hitch   490
Rear side airbags   385
Satellite radio   500
Proximity key   1,080
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,575
Lighting Package 916 828
Premium 2 Package 5,887  
Obstacle detection, rear 744 698
Class IV trailer hitch 512  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 642
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349 698
Leather seating surfaces 1,795  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549  
Sunroof   1,200
Entertainment Package   1,004
Comfort Package   1,349
Premium Package   3,488
Class III trailer hitch   456
Rear side airbags   358
Satellite radio   465
Proximity key   1,004
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,465
Options (change) 13,355 14,680
Options (change) 12,422 13,655
Destination 875 775
Total Price $76,180 $63,955
Total Invoice $70,911 $59,535

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,431
Model Year20112006
ModelGLM-Class
TrimGL450 / GL350ML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V8302hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19255/55-18
Total Price$76,180$63,955
Adjustments for Features-2,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,090$63,955
Total Invoice$70,911$59,535
Adjustments for Features-1,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,966$59,535

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

Model Year20112006
ModelGLM-Class
TrimGL450 / GL350ML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Total Value of Features$7,180$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9450

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class features.

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

Model Year20112006
ModelGLM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in114.7 in
Length200.6 in188.5 in
Width76.0 in75.2 in
Height72.4 in69.8 in
Curb Weight5,346 lb.4,743 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in40.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.3 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.3 ft372.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
iPod integration100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested250072%
Total Not Requested96528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested160067%
Total Not Requested80033%

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