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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Atlas Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Atlas Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,360

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $36,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,185

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $33,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSAtlas
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $48,490
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $46,502
Class IV trailer hitch 575 575 575  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375    
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
Lighting Package 1,390      
Parking Assist Package 1,290      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450      
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 380 380 380  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090    
Running boards 670     695
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Cargo net       100
Rear bumper protector       150
Class IV trailer hitch 535 535 535  
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279    
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
Lighting Package 1,293      
Parking Assist Package 1,200      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349      
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 353 353 353  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014    
Running boards 623     560
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Cargo net       80
Rear bumper protector       118
Options (change) 16,705 4,290 955 945
Options (change) 15,539 3,991 888 758
Destination 995 995 995 925
Total Price $87,250 $100,235 $127,250 $50,360
Total Invoice $81,216 $93,290 $118,412 $48,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,968
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSAtlas
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8276hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21255/50-20
Total Price$87,250$100,235$127,250$50,360
Adjustments for Features-4,365-6,205-7,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,885$94,030$119,395$50,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,145$36,510$0
Total Invoice$81,216$93,290$118,412$48,185
Adjustments for Features-4,063-5,775-7,3090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,153$87,515$111,103$48,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,362$33,950$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSAtlas
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power door closers $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50 $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
CD player$125$125$125 
CD player, remote   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats   $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power release, second row seats  $50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,380$13,220$14,870$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,365$6,205$7,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,063-5,775-7,3090

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20182018
ModelGLSAtlas
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in117.3 in
Length202.0 in198.3 in
Width76.1 in78.3 in
Height72.8 in69.7 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.4,337 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in60.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in54.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.1 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft355.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft396.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
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 partial200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested185080%
Total Not Requested45020%
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 warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177569%
Total Not Requested81531%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested145076%
Total Not Requested45024%

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