Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2015

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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: $69,885

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC   
Difference: $7,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,061

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC   
Difference: $6,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelGLM-Class
TrimGL450 / GL350ML250 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $61,950 $49,800
Base Invoice $57,614 $46,314
Premium 1 Package 4,280 4,030
Lighting Package 985 1,390
Obstacle detection, rear 800 970
Class IV trailer hitch 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,930 1,620
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Cargo tray 160 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 310
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570
Heated second row seats 620 620
Proximity key 1,140 650
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450 790
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950
Heated steering wheel 225 225
Running boards 670 670
Blind spot warning system 600  
3.0L V6 Diesel -1,000  
Lane departure warning   875
Class III trailer hitch   575
Memory system, passenger seat   365
Special order charge   250
Rear side airbags   420
Upholstered instrument panel   450
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,610
Premium 1 Package 3,980 3,748
Lighting Package 916 1,293
Obstacle detection, rear 744 902
Class IV trailer hitch 512  
Leather seating surfaces 1,795 1,507
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670
Cargo tray 149 93
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 288
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530
Heated second row seats 577 577
Proximity key 1,060 605
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349 735
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814
Heated steering wheel 209 209
Running boards 623 623
Blind spot warning system 558  
3.0L V6 Diesel -930  
Lane departure warning   814
Class III trailer hitch   535
Memory system, passenger seat   339
Special order charge   233
Rear side airbags   391
Upholstered instrument panel   419
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,497
Options (change) 16,250 19,160
Options (change) 15,114 17,822
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax -1,800 0
Total Price $77,275 $69,885
Total Invoice $71,803 $65,061

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,222
Model Year20112015
ModelGLM-Class
TrimGL450 / GL350ML250 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6 D200hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/21 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/50-20255/55-18
Total Price$77,275$69,885
Adjustments for Features-5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,715$69,885
Total Invoice$71,803$65,061
Adjustments for Features-5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,283$65,061

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

Model Year20112015
ModelGLM-Class
TrimGL450 / GL350ML250 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Total Value of Features$7,625$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5200

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

Model Year20112015
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.4,751 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested2615100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 ML250 BlueTEC

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%
Memory system, passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested191593%
Total Not Requested1507%

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