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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: $65,325

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $10,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,812

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $9,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelGLM-Class
TrimGL450 / GL350ML350 / ML320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $61,950 $44,000
Base Invoice $57,614 $40,920
Leather seating surfaces 1,930 1,975
Premium 2 Package 6,330  
Lighting Package 985  
Obstacle detection, rear 800 770
Class IV trailer hitch 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 710
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 550
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,670
Running boards 670 510
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
3.0L V6 Diesel -1,000 1,000
Class III trailer hitch   510
CD changer, remote   450
Premium III Package   8,600
Heated front seats   710
Proximity key   1,110
Voice control for nav and audio   510
iPod integration   375
Leather seating surfaces 1,795 1,837
Premium 2 Package 5,887  
Lighting Package 916  
Obstacle detection, rear 744 716
Class IV trailer hitch 512  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 660
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 512
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,483
Running boards 623 474
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
3.0L V6 Diesel -930 930
Class III trailer hitch   474
CD changer, remote   418
Premium III Package   7,998
Heated front seats   660
Proximity key   1,032
Voice control for nav and audio   474
iPod integration   349
Options (change) 14,985 20,450
Options (change) 13,938 19,017
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax -1,800 0
Total Price $76,010 $65,325
Total Invoice $70,627 $60,812

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,376
Model Year20112008
ModelGLM-Class
TrimGL450 / GL350ML350 / ML320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6 D215hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/21 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/50-20235/65-17
Total Price$76,010$65,325
Adjustments for Features-2,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,385$65,325
Total Invoice$70,627$60,812
Adjustments for Features-2,4390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,188$60,812

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

Model Year20112008
ModelGLM-Class
TrimGL450 / GL350ML350 / ML320
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Total Value of Features$7,615$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4390

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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 Year20112008
ModelGLM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in114.7 in
Length200.6 in188.5 in
Width76.0 in75.2 in
Height72.4 in71.5 in
Curb Weight5,512 lb.4,817 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 integration100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested290084%
Total Not Requested56516%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested450082%
Total Not Requested96518%

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