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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: $56,435

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $22,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,543

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $21,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassGLGLGLGL
TrimML350ML500GL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $64,550 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623
Class III trailer hitch 490 490        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 970 970    
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450        
Lighting Package 890 890 1,390 1,390    
Premium Package 6,150 3,750        
Sunroof 1,390 1,290        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,775 1,575        
Satellite radio 500 500        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 750 750 1,450 1,450    
Heated front seats 690          
Rear side airbags 385 385        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 720 720    
Proximity key   1,080        
Multicontour seats     1,100 1,100    
Premium 1 Package     4,410 4,410    
Class IV trailer hitch     575 575 575 575
Adaptive dampers - electrical     800 800    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590 590   0
Class III trailer hitch 456 456        
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 902 902    
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349        
Lighting Package 828 828 1,293 1,293    
Premium Package 5,720 3,488        
Sunroof 1,293 1,200        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,651 1,465        
Satellite radio 465 465        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 698 698 1,349 1,349    
Heated front seats 642          
Rear side airbags 358 358        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 670 670    
Proximity key   1,004        
Multicontour seats     1,023 1,023    
Premium 1 Package     4,101 4,101    
Class IV trailer hitch     535 535 535 535
Adaptive dampers - electrical     744 744    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549 549   0
Options (change) 15,910 13,600 13,625 13,625 575 575
Options (change) 14,800 12,651 12,673 12,673 535 535
Destination 775 775 925 925 925 925
Total Price $56,435 $62,875 $79,100 $80,750 $92,800 $123,600
Total Invoice $52,543 $58,531 $73,630 $75,164 $86,369 $114,083

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,186
Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassGLGLGLGL
TrimML350ML500GL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6302hp V8240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 880, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$56,435$62,875$79,100$80,750$92,800$123,600
Adjustments for Features0-275-5,265-5,415-7,430-11,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,435$62,600$73,835$75,335$85,370$112,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,165$0$1,500$11,535$38,660
Total Invoice$52,543$58,531$73,630$75,164$86,369$114,083
Adjustments for Features0-256-4,901-5,040-6,915-10,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,543$58,275$68,729$70,124$79,454$103,833
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,732$0$1,395$10,725$35,104

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

Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassGLGLGLGL
TrimML350ML500GL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75$75$75
Power door closers    $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125$125$125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$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
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention     $150
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Cargo area partition net$40$40    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50    
Cargo net    $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250    
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300$300
Roof rails$250$250    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400
Residual heat$50$50    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   $25
Glass roof panel(s)     $300
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Running boards    $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats     $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats     $50
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$5,515$5,790$10,780$10,930$12,945$16,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$5,265$5,415$7,430$11,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-256-4,901-5,040-6,915-10,250

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

Model Year20062016
ModelM-ClassGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in121.0 in
Length188.5 in201.6 in
Width75.2 in76.4 in
Height69.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.449.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested372596%
Total Not Requested1504%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested225094%
Total Not Requested1506%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested202577%
Total Not Requested61523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested202577%
Total Not Requested61523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL AMG GL63

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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