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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: $68,280

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $6,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,455

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $5,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelR-ClassGL
TrimR350GL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,690 $61,950
Base Invoice $49,002 $57,614
Premium 2 Package 4,400 6,330
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450 1,450
Class II trailer hitch 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 800 800
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,150 -1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Heated front seats 750  
Cargo tray 85 160
Heated steering wheel 225 225
Blind spot warning system 600 600
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Roof rack 250  
Class IV trailer hitch   550
Lighting Package   985
Roof rack crossbars   320
Premium 2 Package 4,092 5,887
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349 1,349
Class II trailer hitch 512  
Obstacle detection, rear 744 744
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,069 -930
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Heated front seats 698  
Cargo tray 79 149
Heated steering wheel 209 209
Blind spot warning system 558 558
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 558
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Roof rack 232  
Class IV trailer hitch   512
Lighting Package   916
Roof rack crossbars   298
Options (change) 16,265 13,690
Options (change) 15,128 12,734
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax -1,550 -1,800
Total Price $68,280 $74,715
Total Invoice $63,455 $69,423

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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: $4,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,003
Model Year20122011
ModelR-ClassGL
TrimR350GL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/50-20
Total Price$68,280$74,715
Adjustments for Features0-2,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,280$72,600
Total Invoice$63,455$69,423
Adjustments for Features0-1,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,455$67,458

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

Model Year20122011
ModelR-ClassGL
TrimR350GL450 / GL350
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
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-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$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,965

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

Model Year20122011
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.5,512 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 / 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%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested4029%
Total Not Requested10071%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 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
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested296586%
Total Not Requested50014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

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