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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: $30,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,972

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $28,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelGLSLSLSL
TrimGL550SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $84,450 $105,500 $145,800 $212,240
Base Invoice $78,539 $98,115 $135,594 $197,383
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 350    
Premium 1 Package   4,900 4,300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590 590
Analog clock   250    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   4,090    
Wood trim     0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 326    
Premium 1 Package   4,557 3,999  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549 549
Analog clock   233    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   3,804    
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 600 10,180 4,890 590
Options (change) 558 9,469 4,548 549
Destination 875 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $85,925 $116,585 $151,595 $215,035
Total Invoice $79,972 $108,489 $141,047 $200,137

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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: $25,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,869
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelGLSLSLSL
TrimGL550SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine382hp V8429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12600, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$85,925$116,585$151,595$215,035
Adjustments for Features0-4,995-6,070-10,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,925$111,590$145,525$204,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,935$92,525
Total Invoice$79,972$108,489$141,047$200,137
Adjustments for Features0-4,648-5,648-10,163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,972$103,841$135,399$189,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,558$86,133

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

Model Year2011201320132013
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$1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power door closers   $300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system$200  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning   $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350   
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass$0   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather headliner   $1000
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding third row seats$1000   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
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   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$12,630$17,625$18,700$23,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,995$6,070$10,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,648-5,648-10,163

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

Model Year20112013
ModelGLSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase121.1 in101.8 in
Length200.6 in181.8 in
Width76.0 in73.9 in
Height72.4 in51.8 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.5 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%

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