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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: $66,080

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $12,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,454

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $11,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelM-ClassGL
TrimML350GL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,490 $63,600
Base Invoice $43,236 $59,148
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,410
Leather seating surfaces 1,780 1,620
Lighting Package 985 1,390
Obstacle detection, rear 800 970
Class III trailer hitch 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Heated front seats 750  
Roof rack crossbars 245 320
Heated second row seats 620 620
Running boards 670 670
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950
Heated steering wheel 225 250
Proximity key 1,140  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 580  
Blind spot warning system 600  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
AWD 2,500  
Lane departure warning   875
Class IV trailer hitch   575
Premium 1 Package 3,720 4,101
Leather seating surfaces 1,655 1,507
Lighting Package 916 1,293
Obstacle detection, rear 744 902
Class III trailer hitch 512  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670
Heated front seats 698  
Roof rack crossbars 228 298
Heated second row seats 577 577
Running boards 623 623
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814
Heated steering wheel 209 233
Proximity key 1,060  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 539  
Blind spot warning system 558  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395  
AWD 2,325  
Lane departure warning   814
Class IV trailer hitch   535
Options (change) 19,615 14,370
Options (change) 18,243 13,367
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax -900 0
Total Price $66,080 $78,895
Total Invoice $61,454 $73,440

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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: $8,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,765
Model Year20112015
ModelM-ClassGL
TrimML350GL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/55-19
Total Price$66,080$78,895
Adjustments for Features0-4,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,080$74,360
Total Invoice$61,454$73,440
Adjustments for Features0-4,221
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,454$69,219

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

Model Year20112015
ModelM-ClassGL
TrimML350GL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, 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
Crosswind stabilization $50
Total Value of Features$5,065$9,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,221

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

Model Year20112015
ModelM-ClassGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in121.0 in
Length188.5 in201.6 in
Width75.2 in76.4 in
Height70.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,817 lb.5,467 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.449.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested2565100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 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 seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested221581%
Total Not Requested52519%

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