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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $92,445

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $71,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $86,042

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $66,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720132013
ModelGLSGLSGLSS-ClassS-Class
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63S600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $68,700 $93,850 $124,100 $160,300 $212,000
Base Invoice $63,891 $87,281 $115,413 $149,079 $197,160
Multicontour seats 1,100        
Premium 1 Package 3,830        
designo Edition 4,900 4,200      
Lighting Package 1,390        
Obstacle detection, rear 970        
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800        
Power door closers 550        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570        
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950    
Heated steering wheel 250 250     0
Heated second row seats 620 620      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450        
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0    
Multicontour seats 1,023        
Premium 1 Package 3,562        
designo Edition 4,557 3,906      
Lighting Package 1,293        
Obstacle detection, rear 902        
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744        
Power door closers 512        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530        
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814    
Heated steering wheel 233 233     0
Heated second row seats 577 577      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349        
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0    
Options (change) 22,820 9,865 2,330 0 0
Options (change) 21,226 9,176 2,167 0 0
Destination 925 925 925 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,600 2,100
Total Price $92,445 $104,640 $127,355 $163,805 $215,005
Total Invoice $86,042 $97,382 $118,505 $152,584 $200,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $71,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,626
Model Year20172017201720132013
ModelGLSGLSGLSS-ClassS-Class
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63S600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT9T9T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$92,445$104,640$127,355$163,805$215,005
Adjustments for Features-90-1,180-1,2300-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,355$103,460$126,125$163,805$214,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,105$33,770$0$51,100
Total Invoice$86,042$97,382$118,505$152,584$200,165
Adjustments for Features-84-1,098-1,1450-93
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,958$96,284$117,360$152,584$200,072
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,326$31,402$0$47,488

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20172017201720132013
ModelGLSGLSGLSS-ClassS-Class
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63S600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Around view cameras $500$500  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Night vision   $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50
Rearview camera$200  $200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Residual heat   $50$50
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300  
Laminated rear side windows   $100$100
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Running boards $350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200  
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights   $50$50
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100$100
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Massage, second row seats   $150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225$225
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150
Power release, second row seats  $50  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats   $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Total Value of Features$13,580$14,670$14,720$13,490$13,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$90$1,180$1,230$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-84-1,098-1,1450-93

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20172013
ModelGLSS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase121.1 in124.6 in
Length202.0 in206.5 in
Width76.1 in73.7 in
Height72.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.4,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in42.3 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 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested202583%
Total Not Requested41517%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested250093%
Total Not Requested2007%
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested205089%
Total Not Requested25011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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