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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: $88,950

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $13,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,785

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $12,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelGLS-ClassS-Class
TrimGL550S550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $85,300 $92,900 $139,500
Base Invoice $79,329 $86,397 $129,735
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,650 2,650
Heated steering wheel 225 490  
Premium 1 Package   4,500  
Heated second row seats   620 620
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,465 2,465
Heated steering wheel 209 456  
Premium 1 Package   4,185  
Heated second row seats   577 577
Options (change) 2,775 8,260 3,270
Options (change) 2,581 7,683 3,042
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $88,950 $102,085 $143,695
Total Invoice $82,785 $95,005 $133,702

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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: $14,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,839
Model Year201220142014
ModelGLS-ClassS-Class
TrimGL550S550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine382hp V8449hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21255/45-18255/40-20
Total Price$88,950$102,085$143,695
Adjustments for Features-1,7400-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,210$102,085$141,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$39,460
Total Invoice$82,785$95,005$133,702
Adjustments for Features-1,6190-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,166$95,005$131,702
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,697

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

Model Year201220142014
ModelGLS-ClassS-Class
TrimGL550S550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power door closers $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer  $100
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Metal pedals  $75
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$11,040$9,300$11,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,740$0$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6190-2,000

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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 Year20122014
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 Weight5,347 lb.4,730 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 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in43.0 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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95036%
Total Not Requested172564%

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