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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: $8,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,972

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $8,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelGLSLSLSLSL
TrimGL550SL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $84,450 $84,000 $106,900 $148,050 $215,250
Base Invoice $78,539 $78,120 $99,417 $137,687 $200,183
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 350 350    
Premium 1 Package   4,900      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590 590 590
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   4,090 4,090    
Wood trim       0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 326 326    
Premium 1 Package   4,557      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549 549 549
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   3,804 3,804    
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 600 9,930 5,030 590 590
Options (change) 558 9,236 4,679 549 549
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $85,925 $94,855 $112,855 $149,565 $218,065
Total Invoice $79,972 $88,281 $105,021 $139,161 $202,957

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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: $4,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,846
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelGLSLSLSLSL
TrimGL550SL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine382hp V8329hp V6429hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$85,925$94,855$112,855$149,565$218,065
Adjustments for Features0-4,795-4,795-6,170-12,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,925$90,060$108,060$143,395$205,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,000$53,335$115,535
Total Invoice$79,972$88,281$105,021$139,161$202,957
Adjustments for Features0-4,463-4,462-5,741-11,606
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,972$83,818$100,559$133,420$191,351
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$16,741$49,602$107,533

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

Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelGLSLSLSLSL
TrimGL550SL400SL550SL63 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$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$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$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$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$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control$250    
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning    $200
Night vision    $1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rear side airbags$300    
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0$0
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Power retractable hardtop $6750$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$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$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$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-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$1000
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    
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$12,955$17,750$17,750$19,125$25,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,795$4,795$6,170$12,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,463-4,462-5,741-11,606

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

Model Year20112015
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.3,936 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 SL400

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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