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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: $85,695

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $13,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,758

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $12,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010201020102010
ModelGLS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGL550S400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $81,300 $87,950 $91,600 $133,550 $149,700 $201,150
Base Invoice $75,609 $81,794 $85,188 $124,202 $139,221 $187,070
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 950 950 950 950 950
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850 2,450 2,450 2,450    
Heated steering wheel 0 480 480 0   0
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 550          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 550          
Rear Seat Package   2,990 2,990 2,990    
Premium 2 Package   4,950 3,570      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 884 884 884 884 884
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720 2,278 2,278 2,278    
Heated steering wheel 0 446 446 0   0
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 512          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 512          
Rear Seat Package   2,781 2,781 2,781    
Premium 2 Package   4,604 3,320      
Options (change) 3,520 11,820 10,440 6,390 950 950
Options (change) 3,274 10,993 9,709 5,943 884 884
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,150 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $85,695 $99,495 $103,915 $143,815 $154,525 $205,975
Total Invoice $79,758 $92,512 $96,772 $134,020 $143,980 $191,829

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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: $16,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,574
Model Year200920102010201020102010
ModelGLS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGL550S400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine382hp V8275hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$85,695$99,495$103,915$143,815$154,525$205,975
Adjustments for Features-3,0300-100-3,700-7,800-7,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,665$99,495$103,815$140,115$146,725$198,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,320$40,620$47,230$98,655
Total Invoice$79,758$92,512$96,772$134,020$143,980$191,829
Adjustments for Features-2,8200-93-3,448-7,268-7,288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,938$92,512$96,679$130,572$136,712$184,541
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,167$38,060$44,200$92,029

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

Model Year200920102010201020102010
ModelGLS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGL550S400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr 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 
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 warning system    $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Hill descent control$250     
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 rails$250     
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Rear wiper$175     
Wiper de-icer $25$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$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40     
Running boards$350     
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0     
Media drive$15     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100$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
Folding second row seats$300     
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150$150$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$150$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
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
Total Value of Features$11,095$8,065$8,165$11,765$15,865$15,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,030$0$100$3,700$7,800$7,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8200-93-3,448-7,268-7,288

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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 Year20092010
ModelGLS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase121.1 in124.6 in
Length200.6 in206.5 in
Width76.0 in73.7 in
Height72.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.4,456 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 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 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 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.3 ft316.4 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 S400 Hybrid

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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
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 Requested175056%
Total Not Requested135044%

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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
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 Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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