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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,825

Buick Encore   
Difference: $44,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,393

Buick Encore   
Difference: $40,418

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Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSEncore
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $24,365
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $23,390
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
Obstacle detection, rear 970      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720     395
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Heated steering wheel 250 250    
Ionizing air filtration 280 280 280  
285/40ZR22     1,250  
Experience Buick Package       1,940
Premium Group       6,150
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
Obstacle detection, rear 902      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670     359
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Heated steering wheel 233 233    
Ionizing air filtration 260 260 260  
285/40ZR22     1,163  
Experience Buick Package       1,765
Premium Group       5,904
Options (change) 7,670 530 1,530 8,485
Options (change) 7,134 493 1,423 8,028
Destination 995 995 995 975
Total Price $78,215 $96,475 $127,825 $33,825
Total Invoice $72,811 $89,792 $118,947 $32,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,385
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSEncore
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21285/40-22215/55-18
Total Price$78,215$96,475$127,825$33,825
Adjustments for Features-7,555-12,295-16,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,660$84,180$111,480$33,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,520$40,820$0
Total Invoice$72,811$89,792$118,947$32,393
Adjustments for Features-7,033-11,443-15,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,778$78,349$103,737$32,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,571$37,959$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Buick Encore

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSEncore
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power door closers $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200  $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Aux input   $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
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$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,310$18,050$22,100$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,555$12,295$16,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,033-11,443-15,2100

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20182018
ModelGLSEncore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in100.6 in
Length202.0 in168.4 in
Width76.1 in69.9 in
Height72.8 in65.3 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.8 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 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested155064%
Total Not Requested89036%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested157576%
Total Not Requested50024%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested366583%
Total Not Requested76517%

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