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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,595

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $13,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,857

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $12,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelR-ClassGLSGLSGLS
TrimR350GLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,690 $68,700 $93,850 $124,100
Base Invoice $49,002 $63,891 $87,281 $115,413
Premium 2 Package 4,400      
Class II trailer hitch 550      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450 1,450    
Obstacle detection, rear 800 970    
Roof rack 250      
Xenon HID headlights 985      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600      
Blind spot warning system 600      
Heated steering wheel 225 250 250  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Heated front seats 750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Premium 1 Package   3,830    
Class IV trailer hitch   575 575 575
Lighting Package   1,390    
Premium 2 Package 4,092      
Class II trailer hitch 512      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349 1,349    
Obstacle detection, rear 744 902    
Roof rack 232      
Xenon HID headlights 916      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558      
Blind spot warning system 558      
Heated steering wheel 209 233 233  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Heated front seats 698      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Premium 1 Package   3,562    
Class IV trailer hitch   535 535 535
Lighting Package   1,293    
Options (change) 15,030 12,225 3,865 2,525
Options (change) 13,980 11,372 3,596 2,349
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $68,595 $81,850 $98,640 $127,550
Total Invoice $63,857 $76,188 $91,802 $118,687

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,826
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelR-ClassGLSGLSGLS
TrimR350GLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT7T9T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 1280, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$68,595$81,850$98,640$127,550
Adjustments for Features0-4,840-8,730-12,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,595$77,010$89,910$115,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,900$38,060
Total Invoice$63,857$76,188$91,802$118,687
Adjustments for Features0-4,505-8,125-11,613
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,857$71,683$83,677$107,074
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,994$35,391

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

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelR-ClassGLSGLSGLS
TrimR350GLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power door closers  $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200  
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo net  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Residual heat$50   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power release, second row seats   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,625$11,465$15,355$19,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,840$8,730$12,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,505-8,125-11,613

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

Model Year20122017
ModelR-ClassGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in121.1 in
Length203.1 in202.0 in
Width77.1 in76.1 in
Height65.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.5,401 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 sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
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?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested154063%
Total Not Requested90037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%

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