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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: $125,735

Mercedes-Benz GL GL63 AMG   
Difference: $36,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $116,999

Mercedes-Benz GL GL63 AMG   
Difference: $34,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelS-ClassGL
TrimS600GL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $158,050 $119,450
Base Invoice $146,987 $111,089
Splitview front-seat entertainment system 710 1,000
Sunshades, second row   380
Special order charge   250
Night vision   1,780
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0
Splitview front-seat entertainment system 660 930
Sunshades, second row   353
Special order charge   233
Night vision   1,655
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0
Options (change) 710 5,360
Options (change) 660 4,985
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $162,235 $125,735
Total Invoice $151,122 $116,999

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,129
Model Year20112015
ModelS-ClassGL
TrimS600GL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine510hp V12550hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1200, 15830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19295/40-21
Total Price$162,235$125,735
Adjustments for Features0-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$162,235$122,505
Total Invoice$151,122$116,999
Adjustments for Features0-3,006
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$151,122$113,993

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

Model Year20112015
ModelS-ClassGL
TrimS600GL63 AMG
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 
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
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
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
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,550$12,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,006

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

Model Year20112015
ModelS-ClassGL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in121.0 in
Length206.5 in201.6 in
Width73.7 in76.4 in
Height58.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,950 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 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 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
16.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.449.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.493.8 ft3

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