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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: $68,910

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $3,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,146

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $2,959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelR-ClassGL
TrimR350 / R320GL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,100 $58,200
Base Invoice $39,153 $54,126
Premium III Package 11,250  
CD changer, remote 450  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Heating Package 1,370 820
Lighting Package 910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Cargo tray 85 160
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 570
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 1,850
Proximity key 1,110  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
iPod integration 375  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,000 -1,000
AWD 2,500  
Roof rack 245  
Leather seating surfaces   2,130
Premium II Package   8,650
Adaptive dampers - electrical   750
Roof rack crossbars   300
Premium III Package 10,462  
CD changer, remote 418  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Heating Package 1,274 763
Lighting Package 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 670
Cargo tray 79 149
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 530
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 1,720
Proximity key 1,032  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
iPod integration 349  
3.0L V6 Diesel 930 -930
AWD 2,325  
Roof rack 228  
Leather seating surfaces   1,981
Premium II Package   8,044
Adaptive dampers - electrical   698
Roof rack crossbars   279
Options (change) 25,935 14,950
Options (change) 24,118 13,904
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,800
Total Price $68,910 $72,225
Total Invoice $64,146 $67,105

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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 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,979
Model Year20082009
ModelR-ClassGL
TrimR350 / R320GL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/50-20
Total Price$68,910$72,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,910$71,170
Total Invoice$64,146$67,105
Adjustments for Features0-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,146$66,125

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

Model Year20082009
ModelR-ClassGL
TrimR350 / R320GL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer $100
Removable second-row console$200 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,165$7,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-980

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

Model Year20082009
ModelR-ClassGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in121.1 in
Length203.0 in200.6 in
Width75.7 in76.0 in
Height65.4 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,939 lb.5,313 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft383.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Cargo net40No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested532577%
Total Not Requested161523%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested4029%
Total Not Requested10071%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
HD radio50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested472586%
Total Not Requested75514%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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