Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2010

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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: $63,790

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $7,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,277

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $6,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelR-ClassGL
TrimR350 / R320GL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,650 $60,950
Base Invoice $44,315 $56,684
Premium II Package 7,850  
Class II trailer hitch 530  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500 -1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Heated front seats 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850 1,880
Proximity key 1,130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,050  
Roof rack 245  
Obstacle detection, rear   790
Class IV trailer hitch   540
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,430
Premium 2 Package   5,950
Roof rack crossbars   310
Premium II Package 7,300  
Class II trailer hitch 493  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395 -930
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Heated front seats 670  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 558
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720 1,748
Proximity key 1,051  
Panoramic sunroof 976  
Roof rack 228  
Obstacle detection, rear   735
Class IV trailer hitch   502
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,330
Premium 2 Package   5,534
Roof rack crossbars   288
Options (change) 16,815 11,220
Options (change) 15,637 10,435
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax -1,550 -1,800
Total Price $63,790 $71,245
Total Invoice $59,277 $66,194

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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: $6,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,951
Model Year20092010
ModelR-ClassGL
TrimR350 / R320GL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/50-20
Total Price$63,790$71,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,790$70,205
Total Invoice$59,277$66,194
Adjustments for Features0-966
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,277$65,228

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

Model Year20092010
ModelR-ClassGL
TrimR350 / R320GL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,175$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-966

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

Model Year20092010
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.5,423 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested364078%
Total Not Requested102522%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested550100%
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-flat150Yes
-1800 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
275/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested286589%
Total Not Requested35011%

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