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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: $65,935

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $11,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,318

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $10,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelM-ClassGL
TrimML350 / ML320GL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,600 $61,950
Base Invoice $41,478 $57,614
Leather seating surfaces 1,995 1,930
Premium II Package 6,600  
Lighting Package 950 985
Class III trailer hitch 530  
Cargo tray 160 160
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  
Roof rack crossbars 245 320
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850 1,950
Running boards 650 670
Rear air vents with automatic controls 770 1,450
AWD 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Class IV trailer hitch   550
Premium 2 Package   6,330
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590
Leather seating surfaces 1,855 1,795
Premium II Package 6,138  
Lighting Package 884 916
Class III trailer hitch 493  
Cargo tray 149 149
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  
Roof rack crossbars 228 298
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 558
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720 1,814
Running boards 604 623
Rear air vents with automatic controls 716 1,349
AWD 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Class IV trailer hitch   512
Premium 2 Package   5,887
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549
Options (change) 21,360 16,055
Options (change) 19,865 14,934
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax -900 -1,800
Total Price $65,935 $77,080
Total Invoice $61,318 $71,623

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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: $9,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,368
Model Year20092011
ModelM-ClassGL
TrimML350 / ML320GL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp 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$65,935$77,080
Adjustments for Features0-2,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,935$74,995
Total Invoice$61,318$71,623
Adjustments for Features0-1,937
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,318$69,686

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

Model Year20092011
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Total Value of Features$4,340$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,937

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL features.

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

Model Year20092011
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.5,512 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 Room55.9 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Premium II 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 seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
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
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested346587%
Total Not Requested50013%
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%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%
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@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested311590%
Total Not Requested35010%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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