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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: $65,325

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $11,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,812

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $10,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelM-ClassGL
TrimML350 / ML320GL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,000 $61,950
Base Invoice $40,920 $57,614
CD changer, remote 450  
Premium III Package 8,600  
Leather seating surfaces 1,975 1,930
Obstacle detection, rear 770 800
Class III trailer hitch 510  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Heated front seats 710  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 1,950
Running boards 510 670
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   550
Premium 2 Package   6,330
Lighting Package   985
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590
CD changer, remote 418  
Premium III Package 7,998  
Leather seating surfaces 1,837 1,795
Obstacle detection, rear 716 744
Class III trailer hitch 474  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 670
Heated front seats 660  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 558
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 1,814
Running boards 474 623
Proximity key 1,032  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
iPod integration 349  
3.0L V6 Diesel 930 -930
Class IV trailer hitch   512
Premium 2 Package   5,887
Lighting Package   916
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549
Options (change) 20,450 15,575
Options (change) 19,017 14,487
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,800
Total Price $65,325 $76,600
Total Invoice $60,812 $71,176

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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: $8,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,925
Model Year20082011
ModelM-ClassGL
TrimML350 / ML320GL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17275/50-20
Total Price$65,325$76,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,325$73,975
Total Invoice$60,812$71,176
Adjustments for Features0-2,439
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,812$68,737

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

Model Year20082011
ModelM-ClassGL
TrimML350 / ML320GL450 / 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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
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 
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-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Total Value of Features$4,840$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,439

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

Model Year20082011
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.5,512 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 - electrical500No
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 net40No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested450082%
Total Not Requested96518%

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 lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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
Total Requested290084%
Total Not Requested56516%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
-1800 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
275/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

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