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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: $73,665

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $25,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,562

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $23,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112007
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGL
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $91,000 $93,650 $138,000 $158,050 $209,000 $54,900
Base Invoice $84,630 $87,095 $128,340 $146,987 $194,370 $51,057
Premium 2 Package 3,630 3,630        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450 2,450 2,450     2,650
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0   0 540
Premium Package           4,500
Sunroof Package           1,500
Lighting Package           900
Multicontour front seats           800
Adaptive cruise control           3,150
Leather seating surfaces           1,650
Proximity key           1,100
Rearview camera           500
Metallic paint (extra cost)           700
Premium 2 Package 3,376 3,376        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278 2,278 2,278     2,464
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0   0 502
Premium Package           4,185
Sunroof Package           1,395
Lighting Package           837
Multicontour front seats           744
Adaptive cruise control           2,930
Leather seating surfaces           1,534
Proximity key           1,023
Rearview camera           465
Metallic paint (extra cost)           651
Options (change) 6,080 6,080 2,450 0 0 17,990
Options (change) 5,654 5,654 2,278 0 0 16,730
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 775
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $98,955 $101,605 $142,325 $161,525 $211,975 $73,665
Total Invoice $92,159 $94,624 $132,493 $150,462 $197,345 $68,562

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,398
Model Year201120112011201120112007
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGL
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6 H382hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12335hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20265/60-18
Total Price$98,955$101,605$142,325$161,525$211,975$73,665
Adjustments for Features0-100-3,225-8,875-8,875-1,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,955$101,505$139,100$152,650$203,100$71,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$40,145$53,695$104,145$0
Total Invoice$92,159$94,624$132,493$150,462$197,345$68,562
Adjustments for Features0-93-3,002-8,267-8,262-1,801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,159$94,531$129,491$142,195$189,083$66,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,372$37,332$50,036$96,924$0

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

Model Year201120112011201120112007
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGL
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  $1200
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Heated steering wheel   $100  
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows     $125
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$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 collision prevention   $150$150 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning   $200$200 
Hill descent control     $250
Lane departure prevention   $150$150 
Lane departure warning   $200$200 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo area partition net     $40
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails     $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125 
Rear wiper     $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
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$200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200 
Sunroof$900$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote     $200
CD player     $125
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25 $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200 
Folding second row seats     $300
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150 
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$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$50 
Power-folding third row seats     $1000
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel     $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
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   $1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Total Value of Features$8,280$8,380$11,505$17,155$17,155$10,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$3,225$8,875$8,875$1,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-93-3,002-8,267-8,262-1,801

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

Model Year20112007
ModelS-ClassGL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in121.1 in
Length206.5 in200.3 in
Width73.7 in75.6 in
Height58.0 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,456 lb.5,250 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 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.483.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested240076%
Total Not Requested76524%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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