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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: $70,945

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $27,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,914

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $25,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelS-ClassGL
TrimS350 BlueTECGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $93,000 $58,200
Base Invoice $86,490 $54,126
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 570
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450 1,850
Premium II Package   8,650
Leather seating surfaces   2,130
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Adaptive dampers - electrical   750
3.0L V6 Diesel   -1,000
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 530
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278 1,720
Premium II Package   8,044
Leather seating surfaces   1,981
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Adaptive dampers - electrical   698
3.0L V6 Diesel   -930
Options (change) 3,400 13,670
Options (change) 3,162 12,713
Destination 905 875
Gas Tax 1,000 -1,800
Total Price $98,305 $70,945
Total Invoice $91,557 $65,914

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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: $28,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,344
Model Year20132009
ModelS-ClassGL
TrimS350 BlueTECGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18275/50-20
Total Price$98,305$70,945
Adjustments for Features0-755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,305$70,190
Total Invoice$91,557$65,914
Adjustments for Features0-701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,557$65,213

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

Model Year20132009
ModelS-ClassGL
TrimS350 BlueTECGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Total Value of Features$7,390$8,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-701

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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 Year20132009
ModelS-ClassGL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in121.1 in
Length206.5 in200.6 in
Width73.7 in76.0 in
Height58.0 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,674 lb.5,313 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 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Power liftgate350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
HD radio50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested405074%
Total Not Requested143026%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600		1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
-1800 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
275/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

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