Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2012 Volkswagen Atlas Volkswagen Atlas 2018

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Atlas Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Atlas Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,625

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $27,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,405

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $24,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelGLAtlas
TrimGL450 / GL350SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $62,570 $48,490
Base Invoice $58,190 $46,502
Premium 1 Package 4,280  
Lighting Package 985  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Leather seating surfaces 1,930  
Class IV trailer hitch 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Roof rack crossbars 320 365
Running boards 670 695
Proximity key 1,140  
Blind spot warning system 600  
Heated second row seats 620  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570  
Heated steering wheel 225  
Rear bumper protector   150
Premium 1 Package 3,980  
Lighting Package 916  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Leather seating surfaces 1,795  
Class IV trailer hitch 512  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Roof rack crossbars 298 300
Running boards 623 560
Proximity key 1,060  
Blind spot warning system 558  
Heated second row seats 577  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530  
Heated steering wheel 209  
Rear bumper protector   118
Options (change) 14,860 1,210
Options (change) 13,821 978
Destination 875 925
Total Price $78,305 $50,625
Total Invoice $72,886 $48,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,313
Model Year20122018
ModelGLAtlas
TrimGL450 / GL350SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V8276hp V6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$78,305$50,625
Adjustments for Features0-870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,305$49,755
Total Invoice$72,886$48,405
Adjustments for Features0-832
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,886$47,573

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20122018
ModelGLAtlas
TrimGL450 / GL350SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,205$12,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-832

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20122018
ModelGLAtlas
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in117.3 in
Length200.6 in198.3 in
Width76.0 in78.3 in
Height72.4 in69.7 in
Curb Weight5,346 lb.4,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in60.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in54.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.1 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft355.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft396.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested217583%
Total Not Requested44017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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