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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: $83,275

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $14,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $77,508

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $13,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008200820082008
ModelGLS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGL550S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $81,300 $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $75,609 $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420
Heated steering wheel 0 460      
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 550        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 550        
Rear Seat Package   2,920 2,920    
Drive Dynamic Seats   1,820      
Premium II Package   2,860      
Rearview camera   750      
iPod integration   425 425 425 425
Heated steering wheel 0 428      
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 512        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 512        
Rear Seat Package   2,716 2,716    
Drive Dynamic Seats   1,693      
Premium II Package   2,660      
Rearview camera   698      
iPod integration   395 395 395 395
Options (change) 1,100 9,235 3,345 425 425
Options (change) 1,024 8,590 3,111 395 395
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $83,275 $97,810 $134,220 $148,500 $198,300
Total Invoice $77,508 $91,096 $125,096 $138,376 $184,690

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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: $18,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,223
Model Year20092008200820082008
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$83,275$97,810$134,220$148,500$198,300
Adjustments for Features-3,9050-3,250-7,650-7,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,370$97,810$130,970$140,850$190,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,160$43,040$92,915
Total Invoice$77,508$91,096$125,096$138,376$184,690
Adjustments for Features-3,6350-3,029-7,128-7,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,873$91,096$122,067$131,248$177,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$30,971$40,152$86,539

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

Model Year20092008200820082008
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 
AC power outlet$100    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100 
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$0  
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control$250    
Night vision   $1750$1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
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 rails$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$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    
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio$50    
Media drive$15    
Traffic information$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$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Memory system, second row seats $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150$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$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 
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$11,670$7,765$11,015$15,415$15,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,905$0$3,250$7,650$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6350-3,029-7,128-7,055

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class features.

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

Model Year20092008
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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested55041%
Total Not Requested80059%
Drive Dynamic Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested90090%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested55041%
Total Not Requested80059%

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