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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: $68,910

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $7,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,146

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $7,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelGLR-Class
TrimGL450 / GL350R350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $62,570 $42,100
Base Invoice $58,190 $39,153
Lighting Package 985 910
Leather seating surfaces 1,930  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Premium 2 Package 6,330  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 710
Cargo tray 160 85
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 550
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,670
Heated second row seats 620  
Heated steering wheel 225  
Roof rack crossbars 320  
3.0L V6 Diesel -1,000 1,000
CD changer, remote   450
Premium III Package   11,250
Full Leather Seating Package   2,200
Heating Package   1,370
Roof rack   245
AWD   2,500
Proximity key   1,110
Voice control for nav and audio   510
iPod integration   375
Lighting Package 916 846
Leather seating surfaces 1,795  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Premium 2 Package 5,887  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 660
Cargo tray 149 79
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 512
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,483
Heated second row seats 577  
Heated steering wheel 209  
Roof rack crossbars 298  
3.0L V6 Diesel -930 930
CD changer, remote   418
Premium III Package   10,462
Full Leather Seating Package   2,046
Heating Package   1,274
Roof rack   228
AWD   2,325
Proximity key   1,032
Voice control for nav and audio   474
iPod integration   349
Options (change) 15,090 25,935
Options (change) 14,036 24,118
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax -1,800 0
Total Price $76,735 $68,910
Total Invoice $71,301 $64,146

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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: $7,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,862
Model Year20122008
ModelGLR-Class
TrimGL450 / GL350R350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6 D215hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/21 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/50-20255/55-18
Total Price$76,735$68,910
Adjustments for Features-3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,420$68,910
Total Invoice$71,301$64,146
Adjustments for Features-2930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,008$64,146

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

Model Year20122008
ModelGLR-Class
TrimGL450 / GL350R350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Removable second-row console $200
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 
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 
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,255$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2930

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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 Year20122008
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 Weight5,512 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 / GL350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested290084%
Total Not Requested56516%

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 controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested482570%
Total Not Requested211530%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
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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