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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $82,955 Mercedes-Benz GL GL550 | ||||||
| Difference: $17,440 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $77,210 Mercedes-Benz GL GL550 | ||||||
| Difference: $16,289 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | GL | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | GL550 | S400 HYBRID | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $77,375 | $91,000 | $93,650 | $138,000 | $158,050 | $209,000 |
| Base Invoice | $71,959 | $84,630 | $87,095 | $128,340 | $146,987 | $194,370 |
| iPod integration | 375 | |||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,670 | 2,450 | 2,450 | 2,450 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 0 | 490 | 490 | 0 | 0 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 550 | 950 | 950 | 1,350 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,110 | |||||
| Premium 2 Package | 3,630 | 3,630 | ||||
| iPod integration | 349 | |||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,483 | 2,278 | 2,278 | 2,278 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 0 | 456 | 456 | 0 | 0 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 512 | 884 | 884 | 1,256 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,032 | |||||
| Premium 2 Package | 3,376 | 3,376 | ||||
| Options (change) | 4,705 | 7,520 | 7,520 | 3,800 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 4,376 | 6,994 | 6,994 | 3,534 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,600 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $82,955 | $100,395 | $103,045 | $143,675 | $161,525 | $211,975 |
| Total Invoice | $77,210 | $93,499 | $95,964 | $133,749 | $150,462 | $197,345 |
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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: $21,105 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,700 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | GL | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | GL550 | S400 HYBRID | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 275hp V6 H | 382hp V8 | 536hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 12 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 1200, 15 | 1200, 15 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 295/40-21 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-19 | 255/35-20 |
| Total Price | $82,955 | $100,395 | $103,045 | $143,675 | $161,525 | $211,975 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,665 | 0 | -100 | -3,950 | -9,225 | -9,325 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $79,290 | $100,395 | $102,945 | $139,725 | $152,300 | $202,650 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,550 | $39,330 | $51,905 | $102,255 |
| Total Invoice | $77,210 | $93,499 | $95,964 | $133,749 | $150,462 | $197,345 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,411 | 0 | -93 | -3,677 | -8,593 | -8,681 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $73,799 | $93,499 | $95,871 | $130,072 | $141,869 | $188,664 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,372 | $36,573 | $48,370 | $95,165 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | GL | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | GL550 | S400 HYBRID | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | |||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $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 collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | |||||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rack | $300 | |||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $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 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||||
| 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 | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |||||
| Running boards | $350 | |||||
| Skid plates | $150 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |||||
| CD player | $125 | |||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $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 | |||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $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 | $50 | |
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | |||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $12,005 | $8,340 | $8,440 | $12,290 | $17,565 | $17,665 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,665 | $0 | $100 | $3,950 | $9,225 | $9,325 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,411 | 0 | -93 | -3,677 | -8,593 | -8,681 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | GL | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 200.6 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,281 lb. | 4,456 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.1 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 42.3 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Heated steering wheel | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG
| Heated steering wheel | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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