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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: $66,965

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $2,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,232

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $2,436

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelGLR-Class
TrimGL450 / GL320R350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,900 $50,240
Base Invoice $51,987 $46,537
Premium II Package 8,600  
Class IV trailer hitch 510  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Cargo tray 160 85
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 1,910
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
iPod integration 375  
Proximity key 1,110  
3.0L V6 Diesel -2,500 1,500
Class II trailer hitch   550
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Xenon HID headlights   985
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Premium 2 Package   6,050
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Roof rack   250
Heated front seats   750
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Premium II Package 7,998  
Class IV trailer hitch 474  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 670
Cargo tray 149 79
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 558
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 1,776
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
iPod integration 349  
Proximity key 1,032  
3.0L V6 Diesel -2,325 1,581
Class II trailer hitch   512
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Xenon HID headlights   916
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Premium 2 Package   5,627
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Roof rack   232
Heated front seats   698
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Options (change) 12,695 17,400
Options (change) 11,806 16,370
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,550
Total Price $69,470 $66,965
Total Invoice $64,668 $62,232

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $886
Model Year20082011
ModelGLR-Class
TrimGL450 / GL320R350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6 D210hp 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)265/60-18255/50-19
Total Price$69,470$66,965
Adjustments for Features-1,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,805$66,965
Total Invoice$64,668$62,232
Adjustments for Features-1,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,118$62,232

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

Model Year20082011
ModelGLR-Class
TrimGL450 / GL320R350
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
Hill descent control$250 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
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
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 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$8,505$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5500

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

Model Year20082011
ModelGLR-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in126.6 in
Length200.6 in203.0 in
Width76.0 in77.1 in
Height72.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight5,313 lb.5,203 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.21.1 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 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft342.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
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 seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested480084%
Total Not Requested89016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested270083%
Total Not Requested56517%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
-1550 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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