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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: $67,705

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $11,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,920

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $11,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelR-ClassGL
TrimR350GL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $50,240 $64,550
Base Invoice $46,537 $60,032
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Premium 2 Package 6,050  
Obstacle detection, rear 800 970
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450 1,450
Class II trailer hitch 550  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Heated front seats 750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,910 1,950
Heated steering wheel 225 250
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600  
Blind spot warning system 600  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
Roof rack 250  
Lighting Package   1,390
Premium 1 Package   4,410
Lane departure warning   875
Class IV trailer hitch   575
Roof rack crossbars   320
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Premium 2 Package 5,627  
Obstacle detection, rear 744 902
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349 1,349
Class II trailer hitch 512  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670
Heated front seats 698  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,814
Heated steering wheel 209 233
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558  
Blind spot warning system 558  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,581  
Roof rack 232  
Lighting Package   1,293
Premium 1 Package   4,101
Lane departure warning   814
Class IV trailer hitch   535
Roof rack crossbars   298
Options (change) 18,140 14,000
Options (change) 17,058 13,023
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax -1,550 0
Total Price $67,705 $79,475
Total Invoice $62,920 $73,980

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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: $8,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,602
Model Year20112016
ModelR-ClassGL
TrimR350GL350 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)255/50-19275/55-19
Total Price$67,705$79,475
Adjustments for Features0-3,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,705$75,760
Total Invoice$62,920$73,980
Adjustments for Features0-3,458
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,920$70,522

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

Model Year20112016
ModelR-ClassGL
TrimR350GL350 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
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
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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-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 
Total Value of Features$5,650$9,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,458

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

Model Year20112016
ModelR-ClassGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in121.0 in
Length203.0 in201.6 in
Width77.1 in76.4 in
Height65.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,203 lb.5,467 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested266582%
Total Not Requested60018%

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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
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 seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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 Requested206578%
Total Not Requested57522%

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