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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $126,795

Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63   
Difference: $23,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $117,989

Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63   
Difference: $22,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelGLSSL
TrimAMG GLS63SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $125,300 $140,440
Base Invoice $116,529 $130,609
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180
Wood trim   0
Glass roof panel(s)   2,010
Adaptive cruise control   2,300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   1,000
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097
Wood trim   0
Glass roof panel(s)   1,869
Adaptive cruise control   2,139
Illuminated door sill trim plates   930
Options (change) 500 6,490
Options (change) 465 6,035
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $126,795 $150,405
Total Invoice $117,989 $140,119

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,345
Model Year20182012
ModelGLSSL
TrimAMG GLS63SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine550hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21255/35-19
Total Price$126,795$150,405
Adjustments for Features-3,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$123,340$150,405
Total Invoice$117,989$140,119
Adjustments for Features-3,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$114,774$140,119

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182012
ModelGLSSL
TrimAMG GLS63SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Power door closers$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$19,030$15,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2150

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182012
ModelGLSSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase121.1 in100.8 in
Length202.0 in180.4 in
Width76.1 in71.5 in
Height72.8 in51.1 in
Curb Weight5,754 lb.4,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in0.0 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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