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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: $92,355

Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC   
Difference: $69,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $85,958

Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC   
Difference: $65,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620112011
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 $158,050 $209,000
Base Invoice $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623 $146,987 $194,370
designo Edition 4,800 4,800 4,100      
Premium 1 Package 4,410 4,410        
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        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570        
Splitview front-seat entertainment system 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 710 710
Special order charge 250 250 250 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Night vision 1,780 1,780 1,780 1,780    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950    
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250     0
Heated second row seats 620 620 620      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450 1,450        
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0    
designo Edition 4,464 4,464 3,813      
Premium 1 Package 4,101 4,101        
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        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530        
Splitview front-seat entertainment system 930 930 930 930 660 660
Special order charge 233 233 233 233    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014      
Night vision 1,655 1,655 1,655 1,655    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814    
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233     0
Heated second row seats 577 577 577      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349 1,349        
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353 353    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0    
Options (change) 26,880 26,880 13,370 5,360 710 710
Options (change) 25,001 25,001 12,436 4,985 660 660
Destination 925 925 925 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,600 2,100
Total Price $92,355 $94,005 $105,595 $128,385 $162,235 $212,685
Total Invoice $85,958 $87,492 $98,270 $118,533 $151,122 $198,005

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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: $71,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,225
Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelGLGLGLGLS-ClassS-Class
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63S600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8830, 14830, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$92,355$94,005$105,595$128,385$162,235$212,685
Adjustments for Features-1,140-1,290-2,305-3,2800-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,215$92,715$103,290$125,105$162,235$212,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$12,075$33,890$0$50,350
Total Invoice$85,958$87,492$98,270$118,533$151,122$198,005
Adjustments for Features-1,061-1,201-2,145-3,0280-93
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,897$86,291$96,125$115,505$151,122$197,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,394$11,228$30,608$0$46,790

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

Model Year201620162016201620112011
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 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75  
Heated steering wheel$100$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  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50
Rearview camera$200$200  $200$200
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
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  
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  
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  
Traffic information    $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$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$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
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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$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  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Total Value of Features$11,155$11,305$12,320$13,295$10,015$10,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,140$1,290$2,305$3,280$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,061-1,201-2,145-3,0280-93

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

Model Year20162011
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 Weight5,372 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

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%
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 plates100Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested235089%
Total Not Requested29011%
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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

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%
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 plates100Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested235089%
Total Not Requested29011%
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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%

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 system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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