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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: $74,560

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $11,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,405

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $11,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelGLM-Class
TrimGL350 BlueTECML350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $64,550 $48,990
Base Invoice $60,032 $45,561
Premium 1 Package 4,410  
Lighting Package 1,390 1,290
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970
Class IV trailer hitch 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Heated steering wheel 250 225
Heated second row seats 620 620
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,970
Running boards 670 670
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800  
Active stabilizer bars 2,900  
Wood trim, alternative type 160  
Class III trailer hitch   550
Dynamic Handling Package   5,150
Premium 2 Package   5,370
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,500
Premium 1 Package 4,101  
Lighting Package 1,293 1,200
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902
Class IV trailer hitch 535  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670
Heated steering wheel 233 209
Heated second row seats 577 577
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,832
Running boards 623 623
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744  
Active stabilizer bars 2,697  
Wood trim, alternative type 149  
Class III trailer hitch   512
Dynamic Handling Package   4,790
Premium 2 Package   4,994
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,395
Options (change) 20,925 24,695
Options (change) 19,463 22,969
Destination 925 875
Total Price $86,400 $74,560
Total Invoice $80,420 $69,405

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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: $9,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,469
Model Year20162012
ModelGLM-Class
TrimGL350 BlueTECML350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19265/45-20
Total Price$86,400$74,560
Adjustments for Features-2,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,665$74,560
Total Invoice$80,420$69,405
Adjustments for Features-2,5460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,874$69,405

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

Model Year20162012
ModelGLM-Class
TrimGL350 BlueTECML350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Total Value of Features$7,000$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5460

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

Model Year20162012
ModelGLM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.0 in114.8 in
Length201.6 in189.1 in
Width76.4 in75.2 in
Height72.8 in70.7 in
Curb Weight5,467 lb.5,038 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested206574%
Total Not Requested72526%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%

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 - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
265/45HR20 tires400No
Total Requested190083%
Total Not Requested40017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
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
Total Requested241578%
Total Not Requested70022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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