Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2011

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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: $119,780

Mercedes-Benz GL GL63 AMG   
Difference: $41,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $111,459

Mercedes-Benz GL GL63 AMG   
Difference: $39,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320112011
ModelGLS-ClassS-Class
TrimGL63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $116,925 $158,050 $209,000
Base Invoice $108,740 $146,987 $194,370
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0   0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0   0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814    
Options (change) 1,950 0 0
Options (change) 1,814 0 0
Destination 905 875 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600 2,100
Total Price $119,780 $161,525 $211,975
Total Invoice $111,459 $150,462 $197,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,380
Model Year201320112011
ModelGLS-ClassS-Class
TrimGL63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine550hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$119,780$161,525$211,975
Adjustments for Features-1,48000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,300$161,525$211,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50,450
Total Invoice$111,459$150,462$197,345
Adjustments for Features-1,37700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$110,082$150,462$197,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$46,883

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

Model Year201320112011
ModelGLS-ClassS-Class
TrimGL63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app$25  
Semi-automated parking system$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  
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Night vision $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection, night $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, second row seats $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$12,480$11,000$11,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,37700

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

Model Year20132011
ModelGLS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase121.0 in124.6 in
Length201.6 in206.5 in
Width76.4 in73.7 in
Height72.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight5,402 lb.4,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in42.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft316.4 ft3

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