Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2016 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008

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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: $68,675

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $16,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,928

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $14,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelGLR-Class
TrimGL350 BlueTECR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $64,550 $42,100
Base Invoice $60,032 $39,153
Premium 1 Package 4,410  
Lighting Package 1,390 910
designo Edition 4,800  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 710
Sunshades, second row 380 300
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,670
Heated second row seats 620  
Heated steering wheel 250  
Wood trim, alternative type 160  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800  
Roof rack crossbars 320  
Premium III Package   11,250
Full Leather Seating Package   2,200
Heating Package   1,370
Roof rack   245
AWD   2,500
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,000
Proximity key   1,110
Illuminated door sill trim plates   550
Voice control for nav and audio   510
iPod integration   375
Premium 1 Package 4,101  
Lighting Package 1,293 846
designo Edition 4,464  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 660
Sunshades, second row 353 279
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,483
Heated second row seats 577  
Heated steering wheel 233  
Wood trim, alternative type 149  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744  
Roof rack crossbars 298  
Premium III Package   10,462
Full Leather Seating Package   2,046
Heating Package   1,274
Roof rack   228
AWD   2,325
3.0L V6 Diesel   930
Proximity key   1,032
Illuminated door sill trim plates   512
Voice control for nav and audio   474
iPod integration   349
Options (change) 19,310 25,700
Options (change) 17,961 23,900
Destination 925 875
Total Price $84,785 $68,675
Total Invoice $78,918 $63,928

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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: $12,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,462
Model Year20162008
ModelGLR-Class
TrimGL350 BlueTECR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D215hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19255/55-18
Total Price$84,785$68,675
Adjustments for Features-3,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,995$68,675
Total Invoice$78,918$63,928
Adjustments for Features-3,5280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,390$63,928

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

Model Year20162008
ModelGLR-Class
TrimGL350 BlueTECR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300 
Cargo net $40
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot$25 
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 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,155$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5280

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

Model Year20162008
ModelGLR-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.0 in126.6 in
Length201.6 in203.0 in
Width76.4 in75.7 in
Height72.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight5,467 lb.4,939 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft342.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft385.0 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 seat150Yes
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
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested217578%
Total Not Requested61522%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Total Requested135050%
Total Not Requested135050%

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

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 - electrical500Yes
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
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
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested627590%
Total Not Requested66510%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Total Requested1800100%
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 lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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