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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,950

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $16,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,390

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $15,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelR-ClassR-ClassGLGLGLGL
TrimR350R500GL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $64,550 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623
Comfort Package 1,350 625        
Panoramic sunroof 2,390 2,390 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Multicontour front seats 780 780        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,400 1,200        
Trim Package 1,750 1,200        
Lighting Package 890 890 1,390 1,390    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 970 970    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,050 1,050 1,450 1,450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 720 720    
Rear side airbags 385 385        
Power liftgate 520 520        
Heated second row seats 1,190 690 620 620 620  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 3,000 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 530 530 590 590   0
Satellite radio 500 500        
Proximity key   1,080        
Multicontour seats     1,100 1,100    
Premium 1 Package     4,410 4,410    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     800 800    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620    
Comfort Package 1,256 581        
Panoramic sunroof 2,223 2,223 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Multicontour front seats 725 725        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,302 1,116        
Trim Package 1,628 1,116        
Lighting Package 828 828 1,293 1,293    
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 902 902    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 976 976 1,349 1,349    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 670 670    
Rear side airbags 358 358        
Power liftgate 484 484        
Heated second row seats 1,107 642 577 577 577  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,790 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 493 493 549 549   0
Satellite radio 465 465        
Proximity key   1,004        
Multicontour seats     1,023 1,023    
Premium 1 Package     4,101 4,101    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     744 744    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507    
Options (change) 17,175 16,280 16,710 16,710 3,660 1,950
Options (change) 15,975 15,141 15,543 15,543 3,405 1,814
Destination 775 775 925 925 925 925
Total Price $65,950 $72,555 $82,185 $83,835 $95,885 $124,975
Total Invoice $61,390 $67,561 $76,500 $78,034 $89,239 $115,362

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,744
Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelR-ClassR-ClassGLGLGLGL
TrimR350R500GL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6302hp V8240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 880, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$65,950$72,555$82,185$83,835$95,885$124,975
Adjustments for Features0-725-4,690-4,840-6,855-10,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,950$71,830$77,495$78,995$89,030$114,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,880$0$1,500$11,535$37,450
Total Invoice$61,390$67,561$76,500$78,034$89,239$115,362
Adjustments for Features0-675-4,366-4,505-6,380-9,258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,390$66,886$72,134$73,529$82,859$106,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,496$0$1,395$10,725$33,970

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

Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelR-ClassR-ClassGLGLGLGL
TrimR350R500GL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75$75$75
Power door closers    $300$300
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot collision prevention     $150
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention     $150
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200  
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Cargo net$40$40  $40$40
Removable second-row console$200$200    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Residual heat$50$50    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   $25
Glass roof panel(s)     $300
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Running boards    $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote $200    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Folding third row seats$600$600    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125    
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats     $50
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,390$5,115$9,080$9,230$11,245$14,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$4,690$4,840$6,855$10,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-675-4,366-4,505-6,380-9,258

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

Model Year20062016
ModelR-ClassGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in121.0 in
Length203.0 in201.6 in
Width75.7 in76.4 in
Height65.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft349.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested965100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested515100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%

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%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
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 seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested142554%
Total Not Requested121546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
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 seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested142554%
Total Not Requested121546%

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