Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2016 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2009

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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: $63,790

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $13,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,277

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $12,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelGLR-Class
TrimGL350 BlueTECR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $64,550 $47,650
Base Invoice $60,032 $44,315
Premium 1 Package 4,410  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Class IV trailer hitch 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,050
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,850
Sunshades, second row 380  
Roof rack crossbars 320  
Class II trailer hitch   530
Premium II Package   7,850
Roof rack   245
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,500
Heated front seats   720
Proximity key   1,130
Illuminated door sill trim plates   570
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650
Premium 1 Package 4,101  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Class IV trailer hitch 535  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 976
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,720
Sunshades, second row 353  
Roof rack crossbars 298  
Class II trailer hitch   493
Premium II Package   7,300
Roof rack   228
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,395
Heated front seats   670
Proximity key   1,051
Illuminated door sill trim plates   530
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604
Options (change) 11,865 16,815
Options (change) 11,036 15,637
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,550
Total Price $77,340 $63,790
Total Invoice $71,993 $59,277

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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: $10,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,142
Model Year20162009
ModelGLR-Class
TrimGL350 BlueTECR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D210hp 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$77,340$63,790
Adjustments for Features-2,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,575$63,790
Total Invoice$71,993$59,277
Adjustments for Features-2,5740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,419$59,277

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

Model Year20162009
ModelGLR-Class
TrimGL350 BlueTECR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
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
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,540$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5740

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

Model Year20162009
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 seat150Yes
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, configurable0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested236590%
Total Not Requested27510%

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

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested391584%
Total Not Requested75016%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600
1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
-1550 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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