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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: $85,925

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $26,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,972

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $24,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelGLSLSLSL
TrimGL550SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $84,450 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $78,539 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 700 700 700
Premium 1 Package   3,850 3,150  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,170 1,170  
Glass roof panel(s)   2,000 2,000  
Wood trim     0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 651 651 651
Premium 1 Package   3,580 2,930  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,088 1,088  
Glass roof panel(s)   1,860 1,860  
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 600 7,720 7,020 700
Options (change) 558 7,179 6,529 651
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $85,925 $112,495 $149,545 $202,925
Total Invoice $79,972 $104,772 $139,320 $188,964

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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: $24,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,942
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelGLSLSLSL
TrimGL550SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine382hp V8382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT7T7T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$85,925$112,495$149,545$202,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,995-3,045-2,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,925$110,500$146,500$200,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,000$89,680
Total Invoice$79,972$104,772$139,320$188,964
Adjustments for Features0-1,858-2,837-2,556
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,972$102,914$136,483$186,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,569$83,494

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

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelGLSLSLSL
TrimGL550SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$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$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Hill descent control$250   
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$50
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Roof rails$250   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40   
Running boards$350   
Skid plates$150   
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$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power-folding third row seats$1000   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$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$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$12,355$14,350$15,400$15,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,995$3,045$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,858-2,837-2,556

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

Model Year20112011
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 Weight5,347 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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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