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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: $74,135

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350   
Difference: $24,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,882

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350   
Difference: $23,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelGLS-Class
TrimGL450 / GL350S350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $61,950 $93,000
Base Invoice $57,614 $86,490
Lighting Package 985  
Premium 2 Package 6,330  
Leather seating surfaces 1,930  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,450
Heated steering wheel 225 490
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 950
3.0L V6 Diesel -1,000  
Lighting Package 916  
Premium 2 Package 5,887  
Leather seating surfaces 1,795  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,278
Heated steering wheel 209 456
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 884
3.0L V6 Diesel -930  
Options (change) 13,110 3,890
Options (change) 12,193 3,618
Destination 875 905
Gas Tax -1,800 1,000
Total Price $74,135 $98,795
Total Invoice $68,882 $92,013

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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: $24,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,029
Model Year20112013
ModelGLS-Class
TrimGL450 / GL350S350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine210hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/21 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/50-20255/45-18
Total Price$74,135$98,795
Adjustments for Features0-110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,135$98,685
Total Invoice$68,882$92,013
Adjustments for Features0-102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,882$91,911

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

Model Year20112013
ModelGLS-Class
TrimGL450 / GL350S350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
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 
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
Laminated rear side windows $100
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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$7,680$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-102

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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 Year20112013
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 Weight5,512 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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested275079%
Total Not Requested71521%

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