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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: $89,405

Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC   
Difference: $59,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $83,214

Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC   
Difference: $55,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620082008
ModelGLGLGLGLS-ClassS-Class
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63S600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $64,550 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623 $134,106 $180,420
Premium 1 Package 4,410 4,410        
designo Edition 4,800 4,800 4,100      
Multicontour seats 1,100 1,100        
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390        
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 1,950      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800 800        
Power door closers 550 550        
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250      
Night vision 1,780 1,780 1,780 1,780    
Special order charge 250 250 250 250    
Heated second row seats 620 620 620      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450 1,450        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570        
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0    
iPod integration         425 425
Premium 1 Package 4,101 4,101        
designo Edition 4,464 4,464 3,813      
Multicontour seats 1,023 1,023        
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293        
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 1,814      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744 744        
Power door closers 512 512        
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014      
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233      
Night vision 1,655 1,655 1,655 1,655    
Special order charge 233 233 233 233    
Heated second row seats 577 577 577      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349 1,349        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530        
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353 353    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0    
iPod integration         395 395
Options (change) 23,930 23,930 10,420 2,410 425 425
Options (change) 22,257 22,257 9,692 2,241 395 395
Destination 925 925 925 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $89,405 $91,055 $102,645 $125,435 $148,500 $198,300
Total Invoice $83,214 $84,748 $95,526 $115,789 $138,376 $184,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,479
Model Year201620162016201620082008
ModelGLGLGLGLS-ClassS-Class
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63S600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8830, 14830, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$89,405$91,055$102,645$125,435$148,500$198,300
Adjustments for Features-2,565-2,715-3,730-4,705-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,840$88,340$98,915$120,730$148,425$198,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$12,075$33,890$0$49,875
Total Invoice$83,214$84,748$95,526$115,789$138,376$184,690
Adjustments for Features-2,387-2,527-3,471-4,343-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,827$82,221$92,055$111,446$138,306$184,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,394$11,228$30,619$0$46,384

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

Model Year201620162016201620082008
ModelGLGLGLGLS-ClassS-Class
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63S600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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$1700$1700$1700  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100 
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125  
Sunshades, second row, power    $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras  $500$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200  
Rearview camera$200$200  $200$200
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
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$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat    $50$50
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)   $300  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass$0$0$0$0  
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$150$150$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
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$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$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50$50
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Total Value of Features$12,505$12,655$13,670$14,645$10,015$9,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,565$2,715$3,730$4,705$75$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,387-2,527-3,471-4,343-700

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

Model Year20162008
ModelGLS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase121.0 in124.6 in
Length201.6 in205.0 in
Width76.4 in73.7 in
Height72.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight5,372 lb.4,466 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 Legroom40.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.7 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested222584%
Total Not Requested41516%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested250093%
Total Not Requested2007%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested222584%
Total Not Requested41516%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested250093%
Total Not Requested2007%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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