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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: $125,435

Mercedes-Benz GL AMG GL63   
Difference: $27,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $115,789

Mercedes-Benz GL AMG GL63   
Difference: $26,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelS-ClassGL
TrimS600AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $147,450 $122,100
Base Invoice $137,129 $112,623
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950  
iPod integration 425  
Sunshades, second row   380
Night vision   1,780
Special order charge   250
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884  
iPod integration 395  
Sunshades, second row   353
Night vision   1,655
Special order charge   233
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0
Options (change) 1,375 2,410
Options (change) 1,279 2,241
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $152,700 $125,435
Total Invoice $142,283 $115,789

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL AMG GL63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,676
Model Year20092016
ModelS-ClassGL
TrimS600AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine510hp V12550hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18295/40-21
Total Price$152,700$125,435
Adjustments for Features0-4,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$152,700$120,905
Total Invoice$142,283$115,789
Adjustments for Features0-4,182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$142,283$111,607

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

Model Year20092016
ModelS-ClassGL
TrimS600AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Heated steering wheel$100 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,475$14,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,182

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL features.

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

Model Year20092016
ModelS-ClassGL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in121.0 in
Length205.0 in201.6 in
Width73.7 in76.4 in
Height58.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,895 lb.5,687 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.3 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		16.349.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.393.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL specs.

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