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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Honda Pilot Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Honda Pilot Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,445

Honda Pilot Elite   
Difference: $38,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelGLSGLSPilot
TrimGLS450GLS550Elite
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $68,700 $93,850 $47,470
Lighting Package 1,390    
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375  
Premium 1 Package 3,830    
Class IV trailer hitch 575 575  
Obstacle detection, rear 970    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800    
Heated steering wheel 250 250  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Heated second row seats 620 620  
Sunshades, second row 380 380  
Power release, second row seats 400 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Lighting Package 1,293    
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279  
Premium 1 Package 3,562    
Class IV trailer hitch 535 535  
Obstacle detection, rear 902    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744    
Heated steering wheel 233 233  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Heated second row seats 577 577  
Sunshades, second row 353 353  
Power release, second row seats 372 372  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Options (change) 17,775 5,550 0
Options (change) 16,534 5,163 0
Destination 925 925 975
Total Price $87,400 $100,325 $48,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot Elite
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,647
Model Year201720172018
ModelGLSGLSPilot
TrimGLS450GLS550Elite
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14540, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21245/50-20
Total Price$87,400$100,325$48,445
Adjustments for Features-5,080-7,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,320$93,255$48,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,935$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year201720172018
ModelGLSGLSPilot
TrimGLS450GLS550Elite
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75 
Power door closers $300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Running boards $350 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HDMI port  $25
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Conversation mirror  $25
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, third row (optional)  $0
Folding third row seats  $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Suggestive steering  $0
Total Value of Features$14,995$16,985$9,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,080$7,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,728-6,5800

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20172018
ModelGLSPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in111.0 in
Length202.0 in194.5 in
Width76.1 in78.6 in
Height72.8 in69.8 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.4,055 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in62.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.6 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft346.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft383.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested30020%
Total Not Requested120080%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177569%
Total Not Requested81531%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

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