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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: $94,725

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $15,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGLS450GLS550S450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $89,900 $99,900 $147,500 $229,500
Premium 1 Package 3,830          
Lighting Package 1,390          
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800          
Special order charge 250          
Multicontour seats 1,100          
Magic Vision Control 350 350        
Parking Assist Package 1,290          
designo Edition 4,900 4,200        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720          
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090        
Power door closers 550          
Ionizing air filtration 280 280        
Wood trim, alternative type 160 160 800 800 800 800
Heated second row seats 620 620 620 620 620  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 2,650 2,650 2,650  
Heated steering wheel 250 250 490 490    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570          
Sunshades, second row 380 380        
Premium Package     4,500 4,500    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     4,450 4,450 4,450  
Wood trim, expanded coverage     950 950 950  
Power rear seats     1,515 1,515 1,515  
Rear spoiler     500 500    
Around view cameras     900 900 900  
Premium 1 Package 3,562          
Lighting Package 1,293          
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279 2,093 2,093 2,093  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744          
Special order charge 233          
Multicontour seats 1,023          
Magic Vision Control 326 326        
Parking Assist Package 1,200          
designo Edition 4,557 3,906        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670          
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014        
Power door closers 512          
Ionizing air filtration 260 260        
Wood trim, alternative type 149 149 744 744 744 744
Heated second row seats 577 577 577 577 577  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 2,465 2,465 2,465  
Heated steering wheel 233 233 456 456    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530          
Sunshades, second row 353 353        
Premium Package     4,185 4,185    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     4,139 4,139 4,139  
Wood trim, expanded coverage     884 884 884  
Power rear seats     1,409 1,409 1,409  
Rear spoiler     465 465    
Around view cameras     837 837 837  
Options (change) 24,180 10,655 19,625 19,625 14,135 800
Options (change) 22,492 9,911 18,254 18,254 13,148 744
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $94,725 $106,600 $110,520 $120,520 $162,630 $233,395

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,181
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGLS450GLS550S450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine362hp V6449hp V8362hp V6463hp V8603hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT9T9T9T9T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14590, 13590, 13590, 131590, 26
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$94,725$106,600$110,520$120,520$162,630$233,395
Adjustments for Features-2,475-3,2650-200-1,950-9,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,250$103,335$110,520$120,320$160,680$223,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,085$0$9,800$50,160$113,475

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

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGLS450GLS550S450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
AWD$1700$1700  $1700 
RWD  $0$0 $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75    
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125    
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125    
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Animal detection, night     $50
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row     $50
Hill descent control$250$250    
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200
Night vision     $1750
Pedestrian detection, night     $50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250    
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer  $200$200$200$200
Rear air vents  $100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125
Rear HVAC unit$400$400    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Radar-based brake regeneration   $200  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Front splitter spoiler    $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Running boards $350    
Wheel-lip moldings $75    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200    
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Chronometer    $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row     $450
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Heated front row armrests     $100
Heated second row armrests     $100
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Massage, second row seats     $150
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats     $225
Power footrest, right rear seat     $250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Power legrest, right second row seat     $500
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150$150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats  $150$150$150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats     $150
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000    
Rapid-heating front seats  $0$0$0$0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$10,915$11,705$8,440$8,640$10,390$17,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,475$3,265$0$200$1,950$9,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,304-3,0390-32-170-155

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

Model Year20182018
ModelGLSS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase121.1 in124.6 in
Length202.0 in206.5 in
Width76.1 in74.8 in
Height72.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.4,732 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in43.1 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

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 warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested239092%
Total Not Requested2008%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested2300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Magic Vision Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated washer fluid system35Yes
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade100Yes
Total Requested135100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Magic Vision Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated washer fluid system35Yes
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade100Yes
Total Requested135100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S450

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175065%
Total Not Requested92535%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S560

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175065%
Total Not Requested92535%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

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