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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $84,325

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $13,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,484

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $12,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGL
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGGL550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950 $82,850
Base Invoice $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024 $77,051
Premium III Package 4,990        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 950 950 950 600
Heated steering wheel 470 470   470 0
iPod integration 425 425 425 425  
Premium III Package 4,641        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 884 884 884 558
Heated steering wheel 437 437   437 0
iPod integration 395 395 395 395  
Options (change) 6,835 1,845 1,375 1,845 600
Options (change) 6,357 1,716 1,279 1,716 558
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $98,060 $137,070 $152,700 $204,670 $84,325
Total Invoice $91,328 $127,747 $142,283 $190,615 $78,484

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,850
Model Year20092009200920092010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGL
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGGL550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12382hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20295/40-21
Total Price$98,060$137,070$152,700$204,670$84,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-7,100-7,125-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,060$135,270$145,600$197,545$81,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,210$47,540$99,485$0
Total Invoice$91,328$127,747$142,283$190,615$78,484
Adjustments for Features0-1,678-6,616-6,636-3,006
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,328$126,069$135,667$183,979$75,478
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,741$44,339$92,651$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGL
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGGL550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  $1200
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows    $125
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  $0
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Night vision$1750 $1750$1750 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Trailer sway control    $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails    $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Running boards    $350
Skid plates    $150
Sunroof$900$900  $900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio    $50
Media drive    $15
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   $25
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Compass    $0
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200 
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150 
Metal pedals $75   
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75 
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel    $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Total Value of Features$8,775$10,575$15,875$15,900$12,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$7,100$7,125$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,678-6,616-6,636-3,006

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

Model Year20092010
ModelS-ClassGL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in121.1 in
Length205.0 in200.6 in
Width73.7 in76.0 in
Height58.0 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.5,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Night vision1750No
Front sport buckets100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested155037%
Total Not Requested265063%

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