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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: $67,455

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $1,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,688

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $1,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelR-ClassGL
TrimR350GL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,690 $58,200
Base Invoice $49,002 $54,126
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Premium 2 Package 4,400  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Class II trailer hitch 550  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,150 -1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Heated front seats 750  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Cargo tray 85 160
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 570
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,850
Roof rack 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Class IV trailer hitch   530
Premium II Package   8,650
Roof rack crossbars   300
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Premium 2 Package 4,092  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Class II trailer hitch 512  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,069 -930
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670
Heated front seats 698  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Cargo tray 79 149
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 530
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,720
Roof rack 232  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Class IV trailer hitch   493
Premium II Package   8,044
Roof rack crossbars   279
Options (change) 15,440 11,780
Options (change) 14,361 10,955
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax -1,550 -1,800
Total Price $67,455 $69,055
Total Invoice $62,688 $64,156

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $604
Model Year20122009
ModelR-ClassGL
TrimR350GL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp 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)255/50-19275/50-20
Total Price$67,455$69,055
Adjustments for Features0-2,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,455$66,825
Total Invoice$62,688$64,156
Adjustments for Features0-2,072
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,688$62,084

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

Model Year20122009
ModelR-ClassGL
TrimR350GL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo organizer $100
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
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
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$5,650$7,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,072

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

Model Year20122009
ModelR-ClassGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in121.1 in
Length203.1 in200.6 in
Width77.1 in76.0 in
Height65.4 in72.4 in
Curb Weight5,225 lb.5,313 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested4029%
Total Not Requested10071%
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 II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Heat-reflective glass0No
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 windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
HD radio50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested446581%
Total Not Requested101519%

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