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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: $71,825

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350   
Difference: $26,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,734

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350   
Difference: $24,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelGLS-Class
TrimGL450 / GL350S350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $60,950 $92,550
Base Invoice $56,684 $86,072
Premium 2 Package 5,950  
Leather seating surfaces 1,900  
Lighting Package 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 560  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,880 2,450
Heated steering wheel 220 490
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 950
3.0L V6 Diesel -1,000  
Premium 2 Package 5,534  
Leather seating surfaces 1,767  
Lighting Package 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 521  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,748 2,278
Heated steering wheel 205 456
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 884
3.0L V6 Diesel -930  
Options (change) 11,800 3,890
Options (change) 10,975 3,618
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax -1,800 1,000
Total Price $71,825 $98,315
Total Invoice $66,734 $91,565

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,076
Model Year20102012
ModelGLS-Class
TrimGL450 / GL350S350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine210hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/50-20255/45-18
Total Price$71,825$98,315
Adjustments for Features-1,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,485$98,315
Total Invoice$66,734$91,565
Adjustments for Features-1,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,489$91,565

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

Model Year20102012
ModelGLS-Class
TrimGL450 / GL350S350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Total Value of Features$8,280$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2450

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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 Year20102012
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 Weight5,423 lb.4,674 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 GL GL450 / GL350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested205064%
Total Not Requested116536%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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