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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: $10,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015201520152015
ModelGLGLModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimGL450 / GL320GL5506070D8585DP85D
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $55,900 $77,375 $69,900 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000
Premium II Package 8,600            
Heating Package 810            
Leather seating surfaces 2,100   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710   750 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
iPod integration 375 375          
Proximity key 1,110 1,110          
Voice control for nav and audio 510            
Heated steering wheel   0          
Third-row 2-person bench     2,500 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Subzero Weather Package     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Tech Package     4,250        
Satellite radio     0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof     2,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Wood trim     650 750 750 750 750
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     2,250 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Premium Interior and Lighting       3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Premium II Package 7,998            
Heating Package 753            
Leather seating surfaces 1,953   0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660   0 0 0 0 0
iPod integration 349 349          
Proximity key 1,032 1,032          
Voice control for nav and audio 474            
Heated steering wheel   0          
Third-row 2-person bench     0 0 0 0 0
Subzero Weather Package     0 0 0 0 0
Tech Package     0        
Satellite radio     0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0 0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     0 0 0 0 0
Wood trim     0 0 0 0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     0 0 0 0 0
Premium Interior and Lighting       0 0 0 0
Options (change) 14,215 1,485 18,150 17,000 17,000 17,000 17,000
Options (change) 13,219 1,381 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 1,170 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $70,990 $79,735 $81,720 $85,700 $90,700 $95,700 $115,700

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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 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,158
Model Year2008200820152015201520152015
ModelGLGLModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimGL450 / GL320GL5506070D8585DP85D
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine335hp V8382hp V8302hp E329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E
TransmissionT7T7A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18295/40-21245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$70,990$79,735$81,720$85,700$90,700$95,700$115,700
Adjustments for Features-2,420-4,1950-2,025-300-2,025-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,570$75,540$81,720$83,675$90,400$93,675$113,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,970$0$1,955$8,680$11,955$31,880

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

Model Year2008200820152015201520152015
ModelGLGLModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimGL450 / GL320GL5506070D8585DP85D
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200     
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700 $1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0 $0  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000    
Automated lane change  $300    
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Power charge port door   $25 $25$25
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125     
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15     
Semi-automated parking system  $500    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50     
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250     
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400    
Rear side airbags$300$300     
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$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$40$40$40
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40$40
Roof rack $300     
Roof rails$250      
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$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$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750$750$750
60 kWh battery pack  $0    
70 kWh battery pack   $0   
85 kWh battery pack    $0$0$0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300     
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40     
Running boards $350     
Skid plates $150     
Sunroof$900$900     
Wheel-lip moldings $75     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200     
CD player$125$125     
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100     
MP3-compatible player$50$50     
Range alert  $0$0$0$0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25$25     
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200     
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$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     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150     
Tachometer$75$75     
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50     
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600$600$600
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$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$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$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$0$0$0
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede   $200$200$200$200
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500     
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100     
Total Value of Features$10,820$12,595$8,400$10,425$8,700$10,425$10,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,420$4,195$0$2,025$300$2,025$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,253-3,905014921133114

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

Model Year20082015
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.4,609 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
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
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
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 wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 60

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%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Navigation system600Yes
Speed limit information0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested235045%
Total Not Requested292555%
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 70D

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%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%
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 85

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%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%
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 85D

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%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%
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 P85D

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%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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