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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Touareg Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,655

Volkswagen Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid   
Difference: $16,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,482

Volkswagen Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid   
Difference: $14,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182014
ModelGLSGLSGLSTouareg
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63V6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $64,745
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $61,572
Lighting Package 1,390      
Parking Assist Package 1,290      
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
Class IV trailer hitch 575 575 575  
Heated second row seats 620 620    
Heated steering wheel 250 250    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Power release, second row seats 400 400    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Lighting Package 1,293      
Parking Assist Package 1,200      
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
Class IV trailer hitch 535 535 535  
Heated second row seats 577 577    
Heated steering wheel 233 233    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Power release, second row seats 372 372    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Options (change) 11,785 2,935 575 0
Options (change) 10,963 2,731 535 0
Destination 995 995 995 910
Total Price $82,330 $98,880 $126,870 $65,655
Total Invoice $76,640 $92,030 $118,059 $62,482

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,093
Model Year2018201820182014
ModelGLSGLSGLSTouareg
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63V6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8380hp V6 H
TransmissionT9T9T7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21265/50-19
Total Price$82,330$98,880$126,870$65,655
Adjustments for Features-6,515-9,555-13,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,815$89,325$113,815$65,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,510$38,000$0
Total Invoice$76,640$92,030$118,059$62,482
Adjustments for Features-6,065-8,893-12,1480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,575$83,137$105,911$62,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,562$35,336$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year2018201820182014
ModelGLSGLSGLSTouareg
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63V6 TSI Hybrid
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
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 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 
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 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Wide-view front camera   $150
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 
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
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
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 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
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
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 
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
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$12,740$15,780$19,280$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,515$9,555$13,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,065-8,893-12,1480

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20182014
ModelGLSTouareg
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in113.9 in
Length202.0 in188.8 in
Width76.1 in76.4 in
Height72.8 in68.2 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.4,712 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in34.9 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 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft370.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested134055%
Total Not Requested110045%

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