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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,955

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500   
Difference: $12,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,535

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500   
Difference: $11,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelM-ClassGL
TrimML500GL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,500 $62,570
Base Invoice $45,105 $58,190
Comfort Package 1,450  
Sunroof 1,290  
Entertainment Package 1,080  
Premium Package 3,750  
Lighting Package 890 985
Obstacle detection, rear 750 800
Class III trailer hitch 490  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 720
Rear side airbags 385  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,575  
Proximity key 1,080  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 750 1,450
Satellite radio 500  
Class IV trailer hitch   550
Premium 2 Package   6,330
Leather seating surfaces   1,930
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590
Comfort Package 1,349  
Sunroof 1,200  
Entertainment Package 1,004  
Premium Package 3,488  
Lighting Package 828 916
Obstacle detection, rear 698 744
Class III trailer hitch 456  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 670
Rear side airbags 358  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,465  
Proximity key 1,004  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 698 1,349
Satellite radio 465  
Class IV trailer hitch   512
Premium 2 Package   5,887
Leather seating surfaces   1,795
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549
Options (change) 14,680 13,355
Options (change) 13,655 12,422
Destination 775 875
Total Price $63,955 $76,800
Total Invoice $59,535 $71,487

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,123
Model Year20062012
ModelM-ClassGL
TrimML500GL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V8335hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/55-19
Total Price$63,955$76,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,955$74,835
Total Invoice$59,535$71,487
Adjustments for Features0-1,829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,535$69,658

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062012
ModelM-ClassGL
TrimML500GL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Total Value of Features$5,215$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,829

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062012
ModelM-ClassGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in121.1 in
Length188.5 in200.6 in
Width75.2 in76.0 in
Height69.8 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,743 lb.5,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested160067%
Total Not Requested80033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
iPod integration100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested250072%
Total Not Requested96528%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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