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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: $88,975

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $14,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,820

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $13,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017201720172017
ModelGLSGLSSLSLSLSL
TrimGLS450GLS550SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800          
Special order charge 250          
Premium 1 Package 3,830          
Multicontour seats 1,100          
designo Edition 4,900 4,200        
Lighting Package 1,390          
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Magic Vision Control 350 350        
Obstacle detection, rear 970          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720          
Power door closers 550   450 450 450  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590   650 650 650 650
Wood trim, alternative type 160 160 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570          
Premium Package     5,050      
Synthetic suede headliner     1,000 1,000    
Upgraded leather upholstery     900 900    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     4,090 4,090    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744          
Special order charge 233          
Premium 1 Package 3,562          
Multicontour seats 1,023          
designo Edition 4,557 3,906        
Lighting Package 1,293          
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279 2,093 2,093 2,093  
Magic Vision Control 326 326        
Obstacle detection, rear 902          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670          
Power door closers 512   419 419 419  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549   605 605 605 605
Wood trim, alternative type 149 149 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530          
Premium Package     4,697      
Synthetic suede headliner     930 930    
Upgraded leather upholstery     837 837    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     3,804 3,804    
Options (change) 18,430 6,085 15,890 10,840 4,850 2,150
Options (change) 17,143 5,660 14,780 10,083 4,512 2,000
Destination 995 995 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $88,975 $102,030 $103,765 $122,565 $157,125 $224,225
Total Invoice $82,820 $94,959 $96,569 $114,052 $146,193 $208,686

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,109
Model Year201820182017201720172017
ModelGLSGLSSLSLSLSL
TrimGLS450GLS550SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine362hp V6449hp V8362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT9T9T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$88,975$102,030$103,765$122,565$157,125$224,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,640-6,060-6,060-6,385-8,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,975$100,390$97,705$116,505$150,740$215,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,415$0$18,800$53,035$118,235
Total Invoice$82,820$94,959$96,569$114,052$146,193$208,686
Adjustments for Features0-1,526-5,640-5,639-5,941-7,711
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,820$93,433$90,929$108,413$140,252$200,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,613$0$17,484$49,323$110,046

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

Model Year201820182017201720172017
ModelGLSGLSSLSLSLSL
TrimGLS450GLS550SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75    
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125    
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Remote climate control$25$25    
Remote start via app$75$75    
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500    
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500
Hill descent control$250$250    
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$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    
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents$100     
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250    
Rear HVAC unit $400    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel     $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300$300
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200$200
Running boards $350    
Sunroof$900$900    
Wheel-lip moldings $75    
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200    
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
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
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100    
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$11,490$13,130$17,550$17,550$17,875$19,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,640$6,060$6,060$6,385$8,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,526-5,640-5,639-5,941-7,711

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

Model Year20182017
ModelGLSSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase121.1 in101.7 in
Length202.0 in182.3 in
Width76.1 in73.9 in
Height72.8 in51.2 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.5 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft313.5 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 support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2590100%
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 buckets100No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
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 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%
Magic Vision Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated washer fluid system35Yes
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade100Yes
Total Requested135100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable3500No
Active curve tilting1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested4500100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested220072%
Total Not Requested85028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable3500No
Active curve tilting1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested4500100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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