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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Touareg Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Touareg Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $61,775 Volkswagen Touareg V8 FSI | ||||
| Difference: $19,715 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $56,457 Volkswagen Touareg V8 FSI | ||||
| Difference: $19,401 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | GLS | GLS | GLS | Touareg |
| Trim | GLS450 | GLS550 | AMG GLS63 | V8 FSI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $69,550 | $94,950 | $125,300 | $48,900 |
| Base Invoice | $64,682 | $88,304 | $116,529 | $44,997 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,830 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 800 | |||
| Special order charge | 250 | |||
| Class IV trailer hitch | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | |||
| Wood trim, alternative type | 160 | 160 | 160 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 250 | 250 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | 380 | 380 | |
| Technology Package | 3,350 | |||
| Lux Limited Package | 2,650 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 2,750 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,600 | |||
| Class III trailer hitch | 500 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 275 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,562 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 744 | |||
| Special order charge | 233 | |||
| Class IV trailer hitch | 535 | 535 | 535 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | |||
| Wood trim, alternative type | 149 | 149 | 149 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 233 | 233 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | 353 | 353 | 353 | |
| Technology Package | 2,959 | |||
| Lux Limited Package | 2,341 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 2,429 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,296 | |||
| Class III trailer hitch | 442 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 243 | |||
| Options (change) | 10,945 | 1,365 | 1,115 | 12,125 |
| Options (change) | 10,181 | 1,270 | 1,037 | 10,710 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 750 |
| Total Price | $81,490 | $97,310 | $127,410 | $61,775 |
| Total Invoice | $75,858 | $90,569 | $118,561 | $56,457 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Touareg
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Touareg V8 FSI | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,750 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,779 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | GLS | GLS | GLS | Touareg |
| Trim | GLS450 | GLS550 | AMG GLS63 | V8 FSI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 362hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 550hp V8 | 350hp V8 |
| Transmission | T9 | T9 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD w/4L |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 300, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 295/40-21 | 275/40-20 |
| Total Price | $81,490 | $97,310 | $127,410 | $61,775 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,965 | -7,805 | -11,855 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $76,525 | $89,505 | $115,555 | $61,775 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $12,980 | $39,030 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $75,858 | $90,569 | $118,561 | $56,457 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,622 | -7,264 | -11,032 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $71,236 | $83,305 | $107,529 | $56,457 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $12,069 | $36,293 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Touareg
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | GLS | GLS | GLS | Touareg |
| Trim | GLS450 | GLS550 | AMG GLS63 | V8 FSI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| AWD w/low range | $2200 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | |||
| Class IV trailer hitch | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | |||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Lockable center differential | $150 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | |||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $13,040 | $15,880 | $19,930 | $8,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,965 | $7,805 | $11,855 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,622 | -7,264 | -11,032 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Touareg
| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | GLS | Touareg |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 112.4 in |
| Length | 202.0 in | 187.2 in |
| Width | 76.1 in | 75.9 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 68.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,401 lb. | 5,087 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 26.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.2 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 57.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 57.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.5 in | 35.6 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 35.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 31.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.4 ft3 | 31.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 93.8 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1315 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 1125 | 46% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 7% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 93% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8 FSI
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1000 | Yes |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Class III trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class III trailer hitch | 250 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 865 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 32% |
| Lux Limited Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| 275/40HR20 tires | 400 | No |
| Wood trim, alternative type | 300 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 42% |
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