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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: $90,445

Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC   
Difference: $15,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $84,181

Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC   
Difference: $14,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelS-ClassGL
TrimS350 BlueTECGL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $93,000 $64,550
Base Invoice $86,490 $60,032
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,800
Wood trim, alternative type 325 160
Splitview front-seat entertainment system 710 1,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090
Night vision 1,780 1,780
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450 1,950
Heated steering wheel 490 250
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950  
Sunshades, second row, power 750  
Multicontour seats   1,100
Lighting Package   1,390
Premium 1 Package   4,410
Obstacle detection, rear   970
designo Edition   4,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Sunshades, second row   380
Power door closers   550
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800
Special order charge   250
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,604
Wood trim, alternative type 302 149
Splitview front-seat entertainment system 660 930
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014
Night vision 1,655 1,655
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278 1,814
Heated steering wheel 456 233
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884  
Sunshades, second row, power 698  
Multicontour seats   1,023
Lighting Package   1,293
Premium 1 Package   4,101
Obstacle detection, rear   902
designo Edition   4,464
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Sunshades, second row   353
Power door closers   512
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744
Special order charge   233
Options (change) 11,495 24,970
Options (change) 10,691 23,224
Destination 905 925
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $106,400 $90,445
Total Invoice $99,086 $84,181

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,014
Model Year20132016
ModelS-ClassGL
TrimS350 BlueTECGL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 1480, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18275/55-19
Total Price$106,400$90,445
Adjustments for Features0-3,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,400$87,105
Total Invoice$99,086$84,181
Adjustments for Features0-3,109
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,086$81,072

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

Model Year20132016
ModelS-ClassGL
TrimS350 BlueTECGL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
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
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
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
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
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
Surround sound$250 
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Total Value of Features$7,090$10,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,109

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

Model Year20132016
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 Weight4,674 lb.5,467 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested235089%
Total Not Requested29011%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested115043%
Total Not Requested155057%

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