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

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

Lowest Total Price: $80,285

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $14,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,727

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $13,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelGLS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGL550S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $77,375 $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950
Base Invoice $71,959 $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024
iPod integration 375 425 425 425 425
Heated steering wheel 0 470 470   470
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 950 950 950 950
Proximity key 1,110        
Premium II Package   2,030      
iPod integration 349 395 395 395 395
Heated steering wheel 0 437 437   437
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 884 884 884 884
Proximity key 1,032        
Premium II Package   1,888      
Options (change) 2,035 3,875 1,845 1,375 1,845
Options (change) 1,893 3,604 1,716 1,279 1,716
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $80,285 $95,100 $137,070 $152,700 $204,670
Total Invoice $74,727 $88,575 $127,747 $142,283 $190,615

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,935
Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelGLS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGL550S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine382hp V8382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$80,285$95,100$137,070$152,700$204,670
Adjustments for Features-5,4650-4,450-9,750-9,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,820$95,100$132,620$142,950$194,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,520$47,850$99,795
Total Invoice$74,727$88,575$127,747$142,283$190,615
Adjustments for Features-5,0870-4,147-9,085-9,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,640$88,575$123,600$133,198$181,511
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,025$44,623$92,936

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

Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelGLS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGL550S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125    
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0  
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control$250    
Night vision   $1750$1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Trailer sway control$25    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo area partition net$40    
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rack$300    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents $100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Glass roof panel(s)$300    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40    
Running boards$350    
Skid plates$150    
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200    
CD player$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Compass$0    
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated second row seats$200  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Power-folding third row seats$1000    
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Total Value of Features$12,430$6,965$11,415$16,715$16,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,465$0$4,450$9,750$9,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0870-4,147-9,085-9,104

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

Model Year20082009
ModelGLS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase121.1 in124.6 in
Length200.6 in205.0 in
Width76.0 in73.7 in
Height72.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in42.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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