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

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

Lowest Total Price: $71,110

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $2,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,192

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $2,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelGLR-Class
TrimGL450 / GL320R350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,900 $42,100
Base Invoice $51,987 $39,153
Premium II Package 8,600  
Heating Package 810 1,370
Leather seating surfaces 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710
Cargo tray 160 85
iPod integration 375 375
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 550
Proximity key 1,110 1,110
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 2,670
3.0L V6 Diesel -2,500 1,000
CD changer, remote   450
Premium III Package   11,250
Full Leather Seating Package   2,200
Lighting Package   910
Roof rack   245
AWD   2,500
Premium II Package 7,998  
Heating Package 753 1,274
Leather seating surfaces 1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660
Cargo tray 149 79
iPod integration 349 349
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 512
Proximity key 1,032 1,032
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 2,483
3.0L V6 Diesel -2,325 930
CD changer, remote   418
Premium III Package   10,462
Full Leather Seating Package   2,046
Lighting Package   846
Roof rack   228
AWD   2,325
Options (change) 17,295 28,135
Options (change) 16,084 26,164
Destination 875 875
Total Price $74,070 $71,110
Total Invoice $68,946 $66,192

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,763
Model Year20082008
ModelGLR-Class
TrimGL450 / GL320R350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6 D215hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18255/55-18
Total Price$74,070$71,110
Adjustments for Features0-10
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,070$71,100
Total Invoice$68,946$66,192
Adjustments for Features0-9
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,946$66,183

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

Model Year20082008
ModelGLR-Class
TrimGL450 / GL320R350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,480$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9

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

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

Model Year20082008
ModelGLR-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in126.6 in
Length200.6 in203.0 in
Width76.0 in75.7 in
Height72.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight5,313 lb.4,939 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft342.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.3 ft385.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested530093%
Total Not Requested3907%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Cargo net40No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested485070%
Total Not Requested209030%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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