Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLC Mercedes-Benz SLC 2018

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $65,000

Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300   
Difference: $21,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,520

Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300   
Difference: $20,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelGLSLCSLC
TrimGL550SLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $85,300 $48,400 $61,350
Base Invoice $79,329 $45,012 $57,056
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 700 350
Premium 1 Package   2,500  
Premium 3 Package   9,600 6,650
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Wood trim   325 325
Adaptive dampers - electrical   990 990
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 651 326
Premium 1 Package   2,325  
Premium 3 Package   8,928 6,185
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Wood trim   302 302
Adaptive dampers - electrical   921 921
Options (change) 600 15,605 9,035
Options (change) 558 14,513 8,404
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $86,775 $65,000 $71,380
Total Invoice $80,762 $60,520 $66,455

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,047
Model Year201220182018
ModelGLSLCSLC
TrimGL550SLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine382hp V8241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T9
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$86,775$65,000$71,380
Adjustments for Features0-865-1,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,775$64,135$70,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,180
Total Invoice$80,762$60,520$66,455
Adjustments for Features0-805-992
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,762$59,715$65,463
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,748

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

Model Year201220182018
ModelGLSLCSLC
TrimGL550SLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags$300  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Cornering lights$50  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$13,830$14,695$14,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$865$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-805-992

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

Model Year20122018
ModelGLSLC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase121.1 in95.7 in
Length200.6 in162.8 in
Width76.0 in71.5 in
Height72.4 in51.3 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.5 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested91565%
Total Not Requested50035%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Analog clock25Yes
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested199040%
Total Not Requested295060%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested176539%
Total Not Requested280061%

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