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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: $66,320

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $9,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,741

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $9,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelGLM-Class
TrimGL450 / GL350ML350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $61,950 $48,990
Base Invoice $57,614 $45,561
Class IV trailer hitch 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 800 970
Leather seating surfaces 1,930 1,620
Premium 2 Package 6,330 5,370
Lighting Package 985 1,290
3.0L V6 Diesel -1,000 1,500
Blind spot warning system 600  
Running boards 670 670
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,970
Heated second row seats 620 620
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600  
Heated steering wheel 225 225
Cargo tray 160 100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Class III trailer hitch   550
Lane departure warning   850
Class IV trailer hitch 512  
Obstacle detection, rear 744 902
Leather seating surfaces 1,795 1,507
Premium 2 Package 5,887 4,994
Lighting Package 916 1,200
3.0L V6 Diesel -930 1,395
Blind spot warning system 558  
Running boards 623 623
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,832
Heated second row seats 577 577
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558  
Heated steering wheel 209 209
Cargo tray 149 93
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670
Class III trailer hitch   512
Lane departure warning   791
Options (change) 15,140 16,455
Options (change) 14,082 15,305
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax -1,800 0
Total Price $76,165 $66,320
Total Invoice $70,771 $61,741

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,489
Model Year20112012
ModelGLM-Class
TrimGL450 / GL350ML350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/21 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/50-20255/50-19
Total Price$76,165$66,320
Adjustments for Features-2,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,430$66,320
Total Invoice$70,771$61,741
Adjustments for Features-2,5410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,230$61,741

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

Model Year20112012
ModelGLM-Class
TrimGL450 / GL350ML350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure warning $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Total Value of Features$8,600$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5410

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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 Year20112012
ModelGLM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in114.8 in
Length200.6 in189.1 in
Width76.0 in75.2 in
Height72.4 in70.7 in
Curb Weight5,512 lb.5,038 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.4 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 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.3 ft371.0 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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested296586%
Total Not Requested50014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested266586%
Total Not Requested45014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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