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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Touareg Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $76,280

Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI   
Difference: $2,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,878

Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI   
Difference: $3,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelGLTouareg
TrimGL350 BlueTECV10 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $64,550 $68,340
Base Invoice $60,032 $62,785
Premium 1 Package 4,410  
Lighting Package 1,390  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Class IV trailer hitch 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Heated steering wheel 250  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Heated second row seats 620  
Technologie Package   3,350
Lux Plus Package   3,400
Class III trailer hitch   500
Premium 1 Package 4,101  
Lighting Package 1,293  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Class IV trailer hitch 535  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Heated steering wheel 233  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Heated second row seats 577  
Technologie Package   2,959
Lux Plus Package   3,002
Class III trailer hitch   442
Options (change) 13,185 7,250
Options (change) 12,264 6,403
Destination 925 690
Total Price $78,660 $76,280
Total Invoice $73,221 $69,878

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $385
Model Year20162008
ModelGLTouareg
TrimGL350 BlueTECV10 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D310hp V10 D
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8620, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/45-19
Total Price$78,660$76,280
Adjustments for Features-4,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,655$76,280
Total Invoice$73,221$69,878
Adjustments for Features-3,7280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,493$69,878

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20162008
ModelGLTouareg
TrimGL350 BlueTECV10 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,480$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7280

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20162008
ModelGLTouareg
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.0 in112.4 in
Length201.6 in187.2 in
Width76.4 in75.9 in
Height72.8 in68.0 in
Curb Weight5,467 lb.5,825 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested180068%
Total Not Requested84032%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technologie Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%
Lux Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Dynaudio, 620W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested100068%
Total Not Requested47532%

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