Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2019

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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: $83,115

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $17,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082019201920192019
ModelGLS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGL550S450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $77,375 $91,250 $101,350 $149,550 $232,550
Cargo tray 160        
iPod integration 375        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 2,650 2,650 2,650  
Heated steering wheel 0 490 490    
Proximity key 1,110        
Premium Package   4,500 4,500    
Cargo organizer   350 350 350 350
Heated second row seats   620 620 620  
Cargo tray 149        
iPod integration 349        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 2,465 2,465 2,465  
Heated steering wheel 0 456 456    
Proximity key 1,032        
Premium Package   4,185 4,185    
Cargo organizer   326 326 326 326
Heated second row seats   577 577 577  
Options (change) 4,865 8,610 8,610 3,620 350
Options (change) 4,525 8,009 8,009 3,368 326
Destination 875 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $83,115 $100,855 $110,955 $154,165 $235,995

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,136
Model Year20082019201920192019
ModelGLS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGL550S450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine382hp V8362hp V6463hp V8603hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT7T9T9T9T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12590, 13590, 13590, 131590, 26
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$83,115$100,855$110,955$154,165$235,995
Adjustments for Features-50-200-2,800-14,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,110$100,855$110,755$151,365$221,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,900$50,510$121,140

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

Model Year20082019201920192019
ModelGLS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGL550S450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400 
AWD$1700  $1700 
RWD $0$0 $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125    
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Animal detection, night    $50
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row    $50
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250    
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Night vision    $1750
Pedestrian detection    $50
Pedestrian detection, night    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
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
Cargo tray$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
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Radar-based brake regeneration  $200  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Front splitter spoiler   $200$200
Glass roof panel(s)$300    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40    
Running boards$350    
Skid plates$150    
Sunroof$900    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200    
CD player$125    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100$100
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers$50    
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row    $450
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated front row armrests    $100
Heated second row armrests    $100
Leather door panel trim$250   $250
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$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats    $150
Memory system, second row seats    $150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power footrest, right rear seat    $250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75
Power legrest, right second row seat    $500
Power recliner, second row seats    $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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats    $150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150
Power-folding third row seats$1000    
Rapid-heating front seats $0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$14,010$14,005$14,205$16,805$28,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$5$0$200$2,800$14,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-50-16-79-203

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

Model Year20082019
ModelGLS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase121.1 in124.6 in
Length200.6 in206.5 in
Width76.0 in74.8 in
Height72.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.4,732 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in43.1 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 S450

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65024%
Total Not Requested202576%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S560

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65024%
Total Not Requested202576%

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