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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: $74,560

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $11,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,405

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $11,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelM-ClassGL
TrimML350GL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,990 $64,550
Base Invoice $45,561 $60,032
Dynamic Handling Package 5,150  
Premium 2 Package 5,370  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,800
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620
Lighting Package 1,290 1,390
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970
Class III trailer hitch 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Heated second row seats 620 620
Running boards 670 670
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,970 1,950
Heated steering wheel 225 250
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
Premium 1 Package   4,410
Class IV trailer hitch   575
Wood trim, alternative type   160
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800
Active stabilizer bars   2,900
Dynamic Handling Package 4,790  
Premium 2 Package 4,994  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,604
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507
Lighting Package 1,200 1,293
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902
Class III trailer hitch 512  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670
Heated second row seats 577 577
Running boards 623 623
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,832 1,814
Heated steering wheel 209 233
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395  
Premium 1 Package   4,101
Class IV trailer hitch   535
Wood trim, alternative type   149
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744
Active stabilizer bars   2,697
Options (change) 24,695 20,925
Options (change) 22,969 19,463
Destination 875 925
Total Price $74,560 $86,400
Total Invoice $69,405 $80,420

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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: $9,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,469
Model Year20122016
ModelM-ClassGL
TrimML350GL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 1480, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20275/55-19
Total Price$74,560$86,400
Adjustments for Features0-2,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,560$83,665
Total Invoice$69,405$80,420
Adjustments for Features0-2,546
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,405$77,874

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

Model Year20122016
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Total Value of Features$4,265$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,546

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

Model Year20122016
ModelM-ClassGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in121.0 in
Length189.1 in201.6 in
Width75.2 in76.4 in
Height70.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,038 lb.5,467 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 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
36.2 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.249.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
265/45HR20 tires400No
Total Requested190083%
Total Not Requested40017%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested241578%
Total Not Requested70022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat150No
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
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
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 Requested206574%
Total Not Requested72526%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%

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