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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $70,990

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $11,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelGLGLModel SModel S
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550BasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $55,900 $77,375 $69,900 $89,900
Premium II Package 8,600      
Leather seating surfaces 2,100   1,500 1,500
Heating Package 810      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710   750 750
iPod integration 375 375    
Proximity key 1,110 1,110    
Voice control for nav and audio 510      
Third-row 2-person bench     2,500 2,500
Subzero Weather Package     750 750
Tech Package     3,750 3,750
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Satellite radio     0 0
Panoramic sunroof     2,500 2,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     2,500 2,500
Cargo cover     250 250
Fog lights     500 500
Wood trim     650 650
Interior ambient lighting     1,000 1,000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     2,250 2,250
Premium II Package 7,998      
Leather seating surfaces 1,953   0 0
Heating Package 753      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660   0 0
iPod integration 349 349    
Proximity key 1,032 1,032    
Voice control for nav and audio 474      
Third-row 2-person bench     0 0
Subzero Weather Package     0 0
Tech Package     0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     0 0
Satellite radio     0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     0 0
Cargo cover     0 0
Fog lights     0 0
Wood trim     0 0
Interior ambient lighting     0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     0 0
Options (change) 14,215 1,485 19,400 19,400
Options (change) 13,219 1,381 0 0
Destination 875 875 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $70,990 $79,735 $82,970 $102,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,468
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelGLGLModel SModel S
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550BasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine335hp V8382hp V8302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT7T7A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18295/40-21245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$70,990$79,735$82,970$102,970
Adjustments for Features-5,310-6,9850-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,680$72,750$82,970$101,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,070$0$18,925

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelGLGLModel SModel S
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550BasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750
60 kWh battery pack  $0 
85 kWh battery pack   $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   $1000
High-performance inverter   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards $350  
Skid plates $150  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$1000  
Rear-facing third row seats  $0$0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,620$12,295$5,310$6,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,310$6,985$0$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,943-6,501066

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20082013
ModelGLModel S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.1 in116.5 in
Length200.6 in196.0 in
Width76.0 in77.3 in
Height72.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.4 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 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested415073%
Total Not Requested154027%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Third-row 2-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear-facing third row seats0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested21590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested182596%
Total Not Requested754%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Third-row 2-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear-facing third row seats0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested21590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested182596%
Total Not Requested754%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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