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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: $94,485

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450   
Difference: $21,592

Lowest Total Invoice: $87,939

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450   
Difference: $19,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720162016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGLGL
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65GL450AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $170,750 $226,900 $66,200 $122,100
Base Invoice $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $158,798 $211,017 $61,566 $112,623
Premium Package 4,500 4,500          
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250     2,800  
Heated steering wheel 490 490       250  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,450 4,450 4,450        
Wood trim, expanded coverage 950 950 950        
Power rear seats 1,515 1,515 1,515        
Rear spoiler 500 500   500      
Wood trim, alternative type 800 800 800 800 800 160 160
Heated second row seats 620 620 620     620  
Splitview front-seat entertainment system 710 710 710 710 710 1,000 1,000
Night vision 2,260 2,260 2,260     1,780 1,780
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,650 2,650     1,950 1,950
Around view cameras 900 900 900        
Synthetic suede steering wheel     500   500   500
Wheels, dark finish     2,200   0   500
designo Edition           4,800  
Premium 1 Package           4,410  
Parking Assist Package           1,290  
Lighting Package           1,390  
Multicontour seats           1,100  
Special order charge           250 250
Rear air vents with automatic controls           1,450  
Panoramic sunroof           1,090  
Adaptive dampers - electrical           800  
Cooled or ventilated front seats           570  
Power door closers           550  
Sunshades, second row           380 380
Metallic paint (extra cost)           720  
Premium Package 4,185 4,185          
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093     2,604  
Heated steering wheel 456 456       233  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,139 4,139 4,139        
Wood trim, expanded coverage 884 884 884        
Power rear seats 1,409 1,409 1,409        
Rear spoiler 465 465   465      
Wood trim, alternative type 744 744 744 744 744 149 149
Heated second row seats 577 577 577     577  
Splitview front-seat entertainment system 660 660 660 660 660 930 930
Night vision 2,102 2,102 2,102     1,655 1,655
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 2,465 2,465     1,814 1,814
Around view cameras 837 837 837        
Synthetic suede steering wheel     465   465   465
Wheels, dark finish     2,048   0   465
designo Edition           4,464  
Premium 1 Package           4,101  
Parking Assist Package           1,200  
Lighting Package           1,293  
Multicontour seats           1,023  
Special order charge           233 233
Rear air vents with automatic controls           1,349  
Panoramic sunroof           1,014  
Adaptive dampers - electrical           744  
Cooled or ventilated front seats           530  
Power door closers           512  
Sunshades, second row           353 353
Metallic paint (extra cost)           670  
Options (change) 22,595 22,595 19,805 2,010 2,010 27,360 6,520
Options (change) 21,016 21,016 18,423 1,869 1,869 25,448 6,064
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100 0 0
Total Price $120,120 $116,077 $165,430 $175,385 $231,935 $94,485 $129,545
Total Invoice $111,779 $107,736 $153,919 $163,292 $215,911 $87,939 $119,612

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,132
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,300
Model Year2017201720172017201720162016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGLGL
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65GL450AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12362hp V6550hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 241940, 2480, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$120,120$116,077$165,430$175,385$231,935$94,485$129,545
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,750-7,300-7,550-665-2,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$120,120$115,952$163,680$168,085$224,385$93,820$127,190
Cost Above Minimum$4,168$0$47,728$52,133$108,433$0$33,370
Total Invoice$111,779$107,736$153,919$163,292$215,911$87,939$119,612
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,628-6,797-7,028-619-2,174
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$111,779$107,620$152,291$156,495$208,883$87,320$117,438
Cost Above Minimum$4,159$0$44,671$48,875$101,263$0$30,118

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

Model Year2017201720172017201720162016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGLGL
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65GL450AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0 $0$0  
AWD  $1700  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row     $75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows     $125$125
Power liftgate     $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row     $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Animal detection, night$50$50$50$50$50  
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50$50  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Hill descent control     $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200  
Lane departure prevention     $150$150
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50  
Pedestrian detection, night$50$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500$500
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100  
Trailer sway control     $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Aluminum roof rails     $250$250
Cargo cover     $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50$50  
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125  
Rear HVAC unit     $400$400
Rear wiper     $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100$100  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0     
Dual-mode exhaust  $250 $250  
Radar-based brake regeneration $200     
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Front splitter spoiler  $200 $200  
Glass roof panel(s)      $300
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0     
Rear bumper protector     $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200 $200$200
Running boards      $350
Wheel-lip moldings      $75
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player     $125$125
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
iPod integration     $100$100
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 $250
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25 $25$25
Chronometer  $100 $100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350  
Headlight washers     $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450$450  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200  
Folding second row seats     $300$300
Heated front row armrests   $100$100  
Heated second row armrests   $100$100  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats     $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$75
Massage, second row seats   $150$150  
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75 $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225$225  
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250$250  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500$500  
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150  
Power release, second row seats      $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150  
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150$150  
Power-folding third row seats     $1000$1000
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 $150 $150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500$5500  
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  $1000$1000
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100    
Total Value of Features$10,040$10,165$11,790$17,340$17,590$10,705$12,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,750$7,300$7,550$665$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,628-6,797-7,028-619-2,174

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

Model Year20172016
ModelS-ClassGL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in121.0 in
Length206.5 in201.6 in
Width74.8 in76.4 in
Height58.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,664 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175065%
Total Not Requested92535%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175065%
Total Not Requested92535%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested250093%
Total Not Requested2007%
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%
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 hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested271597%
Total Not Requested753%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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