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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: $94,485

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450   
Difference: $21,592

Lowest Total Invoice: $87,939

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450   
Difference: $19,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620172017201720172017
ModelGLGLS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGL450AMG GL63S550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $66,200 $122,100 $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $170,750 $226,900
Base Invoice $61,566 $112,623 $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $158,798 $211,017
Lighting Package 1,390            
Premium 1 Package 4,410            
Multicontour seats 1,100            
Driver Assistance Package 2,800   2,250 2,250 2,250    
Parking Assist Package 1,290            
designo Edition 4,800            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720            
Panoramic sunroof 1,090            
Power door closers 550            
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800            
Wood trim, alternative type 160 160 800 800 800 800 800
Night vision 1,780 1,780 2,260 2,260 2,260    
Special order charge 250 250          
Heated second row seats 620   620 620 620    
Splitview front-seat entertainment system 1,000 1,000 710 710 710 710 710
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 2,650 2,650 2,650    
Heated steering wheel 250   490 490      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450            
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570            
Sunshades, second row 380 380          
Synthetic suede steering wheel   500     500   500
Wheels, dark finish   500     2,200   0
Premium Package     4,500 4,500      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     4,450 4,450 4,450    
Wood trim, expanded coverage     950 950 950    
Power rear seats     1,515 1,515 1,515    
Rear spoiler     500 500   500  
Around view cameras     900 900 900    
Lighting Package 1,293            
Premium 1 Package 4,101            
Multicontour seats 1,023            
Driver Assistance Package 2,604   2,093 2,093 2,093    
Parking Assist Package 1,200            
designo Edition 4,464            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670            
Panoramic sunroof 1,014            
Power door closers 512            
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744            
Wood trim, alternative type 149 149 744 744 744 744 744
Night vision 1,655 1,655 2,102 2,102 2,102    
Special order charge 233 233          
Heated second row seats 577   577 577 577    
Splitview front-seat entertainment system 930 930 660 660 660 660 660
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 2,465 2,465 2,465    
Heated steering wheel 233   456 456      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349            
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530            
Sunshades, second row 353 353          
Synthetic suede steering wheel   465     465   465
Wheels, dark finish   465     2,048   0
Premium Package     4,185 4,185      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     4,139 4,139 4,139    
Wood trim, expanded coverage     884 884 884    
Power rear seats     1,409 1,409 1,409    
Rear spoiler     465 465   465  
Around view cameras     837 837 837    
Options (change) 27,360 6,520 22,595 22,595 19,805 2,010 2,010
Options (change) 25,448 6,064 21,016 21,016 18,423 1,869 1,869
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100
Total Price $94,485 $129,545 $120,120 $116,077 $165,430 $175,385 $231,935
Total Invoice $87,939 $119,612 $111,779 $107,736 $153,919 $163,292 $215,911

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,132
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,300
Model Year2016201620172017201720172017
ModelGLGLS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGL450AMG GL63S550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine362hp V6550hp V8449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT7T7T9T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 241940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$94,485$129,545$120,120$116,077$165,430$175,385$231,935
Adjustments for Features-665-2,3550-125-1,750-7,300-7,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,820$127,190$120,120$115,952$163,680$168,085$224,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,370$4,168$0$47,728$52,133$108,433
Total Invoice$87,939$119,612$111,779$107,736$153,919$163,292$215,911
Adjustments for Features-619-2,1740-116-1,628-6,797-7,028
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,320$117,438$111,779$107,620$152,291$156,495$208,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,118$4,159$0$44,671$48,875$101,263

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

Model Year2016201620172017201720172017
ModelGLGLS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGL450AMG GL63S550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 $1200$1200$1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400    
AWD$1700$1700  $1700  
RWD  $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator   $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75     
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100 $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125     
Power liftgate$350$350     
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125     
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Animal detection, night  $50$50$50$50$50
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row     $50$50
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Hill descent control$250$250     
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200$200
Lane departure prevention$150$150     
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50$50
Pedestrian detection, night  $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500     
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250     
Cargo cover$75$75     
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer  $200$200$200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50$50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15     
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400$400     
Rear wiper$175$175     
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100$100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack   $0   
Dual-mode exhaust    $250 $250
Radar-based brake regeneration   $200   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber engine cover      $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Front splitter spoiler    $200 $200
Glass roof panel(s) $300     
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0   
Rear bumper protector$40$40     
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200 
Running boards $350     
Wheel-lip moldings $75     
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50     
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125     
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
iPod integration$100$100     
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 $25 
Chronometer    $100 $100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)     $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50     
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row     $450$450
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200$200
Folding second row seats$300$300     
Heated front row armrests     $100$100
Heated second row armrests     $100$100
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150      
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75     
Massage, second row seats     $150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats     $225$225
Power footrest, right rear seat     $250$250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75
Power legrest, right second row seat     $500$500
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150$150$150$150
Power release, second row seats $50     
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100     
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats  $150$150$150$150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats     $150$150
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000     
Rapid-heating front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  $150 $150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     $5500$5500
Active stabilizer bars $500     
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Camera-linked adaptive suspension     $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0 $0
Wheels, dark finish $0  $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Total Value of Features$10,705$12,395$10,040$10,165$11,790$17,340$17,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$665$2,355$0$125$1,750$7,300$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-619-2,1740-116-1,628-6,797-7,028

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

Model Year20162017
ModelGLS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase121.0 in124.6 in
Length201.6 in206.5 in
Width76.4 in74.8 in
Height72.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight5,372 lb.4,664 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in43.1 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 GL450

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
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 hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested271597%
Total Not Requested753%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175065%
Total Not Requested92535%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175065%
Total Not Requested92535%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

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