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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: $85,325

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $19,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,414

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $18,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008200820082008
ModelGLSLSLSLSL
TrimGL550SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $84,450 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $78,539 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Premium I Package   3,170   2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510 510 510
Power trunk closer   520   520  
Glass roof panel(s)   1,930 1,930 1,930 1,930
Wood trim       0 0
Premium I Package   2,948   2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474 474 474
Power trunk closer   484   484  
Glass roof panel(s)   1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 0 7,260 3,570 6,590 3,570
Options (change) 0 6,752 3,320 6,129 3,320
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $85,325 $104,735 $140,245 $139,365 $194,245
Total Invoice $79,414 $97,556 $130,671 $129,853 $180,891

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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: $17,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,810
Model Year20112008200820082008
ModelGLSLSLSLSL
TrimGL550SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine382hp V8382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$85,325$104,735$140,245$139,365$194,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,430-1,880-1,980-1,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,325$103,305$138,365$137,385$192,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,060$34,080$88,960
Total Invoice$79,414$97,556$130,671$129,853$180,891
Adjustments for Features0-1,332-1,752-1,845-1,844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,414$96,224$128,919$128,008$179,047
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32,695$31,784$82,823

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

Model Year20112008200820082008
ModelGLSLSLSLSL
TrimGL550SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$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$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$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$50
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo net$40    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Roof rails$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40    
Running boards$350    
Skid plates$150    
Sunroof$900    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio$50    
iPod integration$100    
Media drive$15    
SD Card slot$25    
Traffic information$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Compass$0    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150    
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    
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power-folding third row seats$1000    
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$13,095$14,525$14,975$15,075$15,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,430$1,880$1,980$1,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,332-1,752-1,845-1,844

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

Model Year20112008
ModelGLSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase121.1 in100.8 in
Length200.6 in178.5 in
Width76.0 in71.5 in
Height72.4 in51.0 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 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft37.3 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 I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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 Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

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

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