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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: $69,885

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC   
Difference: $8,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,061

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC   
Difference: $7,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelM-ClassGL
TrimML250 BlueTECGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,800 $62,570
Base Invoice $46,314 $58,190
Lane departure warning 875  
Premium 1 Package 4,030 4,280
Lighting Package 1,390 985
Class III trailer hitch 575  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 800
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Rear side airbags 420  
Special order charge 250  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610  
Upholstered instrument panel 450  
Cargo tray 100 160
Heated steering wheel 225 225
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,930
Heated second row seats 620 620
Running boards 670 670
Proximity key 650 1,140
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 1,450
Memory system, passenger seat 365  
Class IV trailer hitch   550
Blind spot warning system   600
3.0L V6 Diesel   -1,000
Lane departure warning 814  
Premium 1 Package 3,748 3,980
Lighting Package 1,293 916
Class III trailer hitch 535  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 744
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 558
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670
Rear side airbags 391  
Special order charge 233  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497  
Upholstered instrument panel 419  
Cargo tray 93 149
Heated steering wheel 209 209
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,795
Heated second row seats 577 577
Running boards 623 623
Proximity key 605 1,060
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 1,349
Memory system, passenger seat 339  
Class IV trailer hitch   512
Blind spot warning system   558
3.0L V6 Diesel   -930
Options (change) 19,160 16,250
Options (change) 17,822 15,114
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,800
Total Price $69,885 $77,895
Total Invoice $65,061 $72,379

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,914
Model Year20152012
ModelM-ClassGL
TrimML250 BlueTECGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/50-20
Total Price$69,885$77,895
Adjustments for Features0-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,885$77,460
Total Invoice$65,061$72,379
Adjustments for Features0-404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,061$71,975

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

Model Year20152012
ModelM-ClassGL
TrimML250 BlueTECGL450 / 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 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0 
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
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
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Total Value of Features$7,065$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-404

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

Model Year20152012
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 Weight4,751 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

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
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested191593%
Total Not Requested1507%
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

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%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
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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