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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $83,295

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $26,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $77,526

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $24,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelGLSLSL
TrimGL550SL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $81,300 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $75,609 $96,395 $130,609
Cooled or ventilated front seats 550    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 700 1,000
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180 1,180
Glass roof panel(s)   2,010 2,010
Wood trim     0
Cooled or ventilated front seats 512    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 651 930
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097 1,097
Glass roof panel(s)   1,869 1,869
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 1,120 3,890 4,190
Options (change) 1,042 3,617 3,896
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $83,295 $109,715 $148,105
Total Invoice $77,526 $102,187 $137,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,407
Model Year200920122012
ModelGLSLSL
TrimGL550SL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine382hp V8382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$83,295$109,715$148,105
Adjustments for Features0-2,420-3,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,295$107,295$144,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,340
Total Invoice$77,526$102,187$137,980
Adjustments for Features0-2,254-3,233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,526$99,933$134,747
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,814

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year200920122012
ModelGLSLSL
TrimGL550SL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Compass$0  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$12,005$14,425$15,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,420$3,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,254-3,233

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092012
ModelGLSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase121.1 in100.8 in
Length200.6 in180.4 in
Width76.0 in71.5 in
Height72.4 in51.1 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in0.0 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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