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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: $73,125

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350   
Difference: $2,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220202020
ModelGLGLModel SModel S
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550Long Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $62,570 $85,300 $74,990 $94,990
Lighting Package 985      
Premium 2 Package 6,330      
Obstacle detection, rear 800      
Heated steering wheel 225 225    
Heated second row seats 620      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   1,000 1,000
Third-row 2-person bench     4,000 4,000
Panoramic sunroof     2,000 2,000
Lighting Package 916      
Premium 2 Package 5,887      
Obstacle detection, rear 744      
Heated steering wheel 209 209    
Heated second row seats 577      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   0 0
Third-row 2-person bench     0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0
Options (change) 9,680 225 7,000 7,000
Options (change) 9,003 209 0 0
Destination 875 875 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $73,125 $86,400 $75,690 $95,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Long Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,010
Model Year2012201220202020
ModelGLGLModel SModel S
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550Long Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine335hp V8382hp V8534hp E778hp E
TransmissionT7T7A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$73,125$86,400$75,690$95,690
Adjustments for Features-385-4,6000-965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,740$81,800$75,690$94,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,060$0$19,035

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

Model Year2012201220202020
ModelGLGLModel SModel S
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550Long Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power charge port door  $25$25
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
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 mat  $40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 $15
HEPA interior air filter   $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750
100 kWh battery pack  $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits  $200$200
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750
High amperage charger  $750$750
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
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards $350  
Skid plates $150  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
Center stack smartphone cradle   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, seven years  $0$0
Range alert  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
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  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals   $75
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,635$14,850$10,250$11,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$385$4,600$0$965
Value of Feature Adjustments-358-4,281064

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

Model Year20122020
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 Weight5,347 lb.4,884 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 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft362.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested270078%
Total Not Requested76522%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Long Range Plus

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%

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%

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