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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: $67,150

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $9,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,450

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $9,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelM-ClassGL
TrimML350GL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,490 $62,570
Base Invoice $43,236 $58,190
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500 -1,000
Obstacle detection, rear 800 800
Leather seating surfaces 1,780 1,930
Cargo tray 160 160
Class III trailer hitch 550  
Premium 2 Package 6,050 6,330
Lighting Package 985 985
AWD 2,500  
Running boards 670 670
Heated second row seats 620 620
Heated front seats 750  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950
Illuminated door sill trim plates 580 600
Blind spot warning system 600 600
Roof rack crossbars 245 320
Heated steering wheel 225 225
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Class IV trailer hitch   550
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395 -930
Obstacle detection, rear 744 744
Leather seating surfaces 1,655 1,795
Cargo tray 149 149
Class III trailer hitch 512  
Premium 2 Package 5,627 5,887
Lighting Package 916 916
AWD 2,325  
Running boards 623 623
Heated second row seats 577 577
Heated front seats 698  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814
Illuminated door sill trim plates 539 558
Blind spot warning system 558 558
Roof rack crossbars 228 298
Heated steering wheel 209 209
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670
Class IV trailer hitch   512
Options (change) 20,685 15,460
Options (change) 19,239 14,380
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax -900 -1,800
Total Price $67,150 $77,105
Total Invoice $62,450 $71,645

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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: $6,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,212
Model Year20112012
ModelM-ClassGL
TrimML350GL450 / 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)255/50-19275/50-20
Total Price$67,150$77,105
Adjustments for Features0-3,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,150$73,895
Total Invoice$62,450$71,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,983
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,450$68,662

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

Model Year20112012
ModelM-ClassGL
TrimML350GL450 / 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 
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
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-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$3,965$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,983

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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 Year20112012
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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
SD Card slot25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested291585%
Total Not Requested50015%
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%
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
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 seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
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
Total Requested296586%
Total Not Requested50014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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