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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: $67,015

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $8,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,390

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $7,534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelM-ClassGL
TrimML350GL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,270 $61,950
Base Invoice $43,961 $57,614
Lane departure warning 850  
Lighting Package 1,290 985
Premium 1 Package 3,700 4,280
Memory system, passenger seat 365  
Special order charge 250  
Class III trailer hitch 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 800
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Cargo tray 100 160
Heated steering wheel 225 225
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950
Heated second row seats 620 620
Running boards 670 670
Proximity key 650 1,140
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,930
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500 -1,000
AWD 2,500  
Class IV trailer hitch   550
Blind spot warning system   600
Lane departure warning 791  
Lighting Package 1,200 916
Premium 1 Package 3,441 3,980
Memory system, passenger seat 339  
Special order charge 233  
Class III trailer hitch 512  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 744
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 558
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670
Cargo tray 93 149
Heated steering wheel 209 209
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814
Heated second row seats 577 577
Running boards 623 623
Proximity key 605 1,060
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,795
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395 -930
AWD 2,325  
Class IV trailer hitch   512
Blind spot warning system   558
Options (change) 18,840 14,230
Options (change) 17,524 13,235
Destination 905 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,800
Total Price $67,015 $75,255
Total Invoice $62,390 $69,924

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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: $6,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,666
Model Year20132011
ModelM-ClassGL
TrimML350GL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/50-20
Total Price$67,015$75,255
Adjustments for Features0-2,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,015$73,245
Total Invoice$62,390$69,924
Adjustments for Features0-1,868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,390$68,056

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

Model Year20132011
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
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 
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 rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo organizer $100
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 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
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
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
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
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$6,815$8,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,868

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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 Year20132011
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.5,512 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested189092%
Total Not Requested1758%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested4029%
Total Not Requested10071%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested2615100%
Total Not Requested00%
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-flat150No
-1800 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
275/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

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