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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: $65,370

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $8,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,857

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $7,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelM-ClassGL
TrimML350GL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,990 $60,950
Base Invoice $45,561 $56,684
Obstacle detection, rear 970 790
Premium 2 Package 5,370 5,950
Class III trailer hitch 550  
Lighting Package 1,290 970
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500 -1,000
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,900
Running boards 670 660
Heated second row seats 620 610
Heated steering wheel 225 220
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,970 1,880
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Class IV trailer hitch   540
Illuminated door sill trim plates   600
Obstacle detection, rear 902 735
Premium 2 Package 4,994 5,534
Class III trailer hitch 512  
Lighting Package 1,200 902
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395 -930
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,767
Running boards 623 614
Heated second row seats 577 567
Heated steering wheel 209 205
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,832 1,748
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670
Class IV trailer hitch   502
Illuminated door sill trim plates   558
Options (change) 15,505 13,840
Options (change) 14,421 12,872
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,800
Total Price $65,370 $73,865
Total Invoice $60,857 $68,631

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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: $5,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,372
Model Year20122010
ModelM-ClassGL
TrimML350GL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/50-20
Total Price$65,370$73,865
Adjustments for Features0-2,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,370$71,280
Total Invoice$60,857$68,631
Adjustments for Features0-2,402
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,857$66,229

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

Model Year20122010
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
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
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
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$5,765$8,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,402

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

Model Year20122010
ModelM-ClassGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in121.1 in
Length189.1 in200.6 in
Width75.2 in76.0 in
Height70.7 in72.4 in
Curb Weight5,038 lb.5,423 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 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
36.2 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested266586%
Total Not Requested45014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested286589%
Total Not Requested35011%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
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-flat150No
-1800 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
275/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

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