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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: $66,214

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $7,001

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,639

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $6,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelM-ClassGL
TrimML350 / ML320GL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,000 $58,200
Base Invoice $40,920 $54,126
Premium III Package 8,600  
CD changer, remote 450  
Obstacle detection, rear 770  
Leather seating surfaces 1,975 2,130
Class III trailer hitch 510  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Heated front seats 710  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 570
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 1,850
Running boards 510 650
Tubular side steps, bright finish 889 1,090
Proximity key 1,110  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
iPod integration 375  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,000 -1,000
Class IV trailer hitch   530
Premium II Package   8,650
Adaptive dampers - electrical   750
Premium III Package 7,998  
CD changer, remote 418  
Obstacle detection, rear 716  
Leather seating surfaces 1,837 1,981
Class III trailer hitch 474  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 670
Heated front seats 660  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 530
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 1,720
Running boards 474 604
Tubular side steps, bright finish 827 1,014
Proximity key 1,032  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
iPod integration 349  
3.0L V6 Diesel 930 -930
Class IV trailer hitch   493
Premium II Package   8,044
Adaptive dampers - electrical   698
Options (change) 21,339 15,940
Options (change) 19,844 14,824
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,800
Total Price $66,214 $73,215
Total Invoice $61,639 $68,025

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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 / ML320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,761
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,376
Model Year20082009
ModelM-ClassGL
TrimML350 / ML320GL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17275/50-20
Total Price$66,214$73,215
Adjustments for Features0-3,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,214$69,975
Total Invoice$61,639$68,025
Adjustments for Features0-3,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,639$65,015

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

Model Year20082009
ModelM-ClassGL
TrimML350 / ML320GL450 / GL320
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Total Value of Features$4,300$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,010

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

Model Year20082009
ModelM-ClassGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in121.1 in
Length188.5 in200.6 in
Width75.2 in76.0 in
Height71.5 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,817 lb.5,313 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 ML350 / ML320

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested504092%
Total Not Requested4258%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
HD radio50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested424077%
Total Not Requested124023%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600
1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
-1800 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
275/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

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