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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: $13,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,277

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $12,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelR-ClassGL
TrimR350 / R320GL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,650 $64,550
Base Invoice $44,315 $60,032
Class II trailer hitch 530  
Premium II Package 7,850  
Roof rack 245  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570  
Proximity key 1,130  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850 1,950
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,090
Heated front seats 720  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Premium 1 Package   4,410
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Class IV trailer hitch   575
Roof rack crossbars   320
Sunshades, second row   380
Class II trailer hitch 493  
Premium II Package 7,300  
Roof rack 228  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530  
Proximity key 1,051  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720 1,814
Panoramic sunroof 976 1,014
Heated front seats 670  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Premium 1 Package   4,101
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Class IV trailer hitch   535
Roof rack crossbars   298
Sunshades, second row   353
Options (change) 16,815 11,865
Options (change) 15,637 11,036
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax -1,550 0
Total Price $63,790 $77,340
Total Invoice $59,277 $71,993

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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: $10,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,142
Model Year20092016
ModelR-ClassGL
TrimR350 / R320GL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/55-19
Total Price$63,790$77,340
Adjustments for Features0-2,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,790$74,575
Total Invoice$59,277$71,993
Adjustments for Features0-2,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,277$69,419

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

Model Year20092016
ModelR-ClassGL
TrimR350 / R320GL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
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
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack $300
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,775$8,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,574

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

Model Year20092016
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 Weight4,939 lb.5,467 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 / R320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested391584%
Total Not Requested75016%

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%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
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 integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested236590%
Total Not Requested27510%

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