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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: $65,775

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $9,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,169

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $8,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelM-ClassGL
TrimML350 / ML320GL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,600 $60,950
Base Invoice $41,478 $56,684
Leather seating surfaces 1,995 1,900
Premium II Package 6,600  
Lighting Package 950 970
Class III trailer hitch 530  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500 -1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,600  
Heated front seats 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850 1,880
Roof rack crossbars 245 310
Running boards 650 660
Rear air vents with automatic controls 770 1,430
AWD 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear   790
Class IV trailer hitch   540
Premium 2 Package   5,950
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   580
Leather seating surfaces 1,855 1,767
Premium II Package 6,138  
Lighting Package 884 902
Class III trailer hitch 493  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395 -930
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,488  
Heated front seats 670  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 558
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720 1,748
Roof rack crossbars 228 288
Running boards 604 614
Rear air vents with automatic controls 716 1,330
AWD 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear   735
Class IV trailer hitch   502
Premium 2 Package   5,534
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   539
Options (change) 21,200 15,330
Options (change) 19,716 14,257
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax -900 -1,800
Total Price $65,775 $75,355
Total Invoice $61,169 $70,016

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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: $7,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,142
Model Year20092010
ModelM-ClassGL
TrimML350 / ML320GL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17275/50-20
Total Price$65,775$75,355
Adjustments for Features0-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,775$73,520
Total Invoice$61,169$70,016
Adjustments for Features0-1,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,169$68,311

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

Model Year20092010
ModelM-ClassGL
TrimML350 / ML320GL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Total Value of Features$4,590$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,705

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

Model Year20092010
ModelM-ClassGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in121.1 in
Length188.5 in200.6 in
Width75.2 in76.0 in
Height70.1 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,817 lb.5,423 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 Room55.9 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 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 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 II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested321581%
Total Not Requested75019%
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

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%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
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-flat150Yes
-1800 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
275/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested286589%
Total Not Requested35011%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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