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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: $83,115

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $16,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGL
TrimS450S560AMG S63AMG S65GL550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $89,900 $99,900 $147,500 $229,500 $77,375
Premium Package 4,500 4,500      
Heated steering wheel 490 490     0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,650 2,650   2,670
Heated second row seats 620 620 620    
Cargo organizer 350 350 350 350  
Cargo tray         160
iPod integration         375
Illuminated door sill trim plates         550
Proximity key         1,110
Premium Package 4,185 4,185      
Heated steering wheel 456 456     0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 2,465 2,465   2,483
Heated second row seats 577 577 577    
Cargo organizer 326 326 326 326  
Cargo tray         149
iPod integration         349
Illuminated door sill trim plates         512
Proximity key         1,032
Options (change) 8,610 8,610 3,620 350 4,865
Options (change) 8,009 8,009 3,368 326 4,525
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $99,505 $109,505 $152,115 $232,945 $83,115

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,139
Model Year20182018201820182008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGL
TrimS450S560AMG S63AMG S65GL550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6463hp V8603hp V8621hp V12382hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131590, 26440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20295/40-21
Total Price$99,505$109,505$152,115$232,945$83,115
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,800-14,000-5
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,505$109,305$149,315$218,945$83,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,800$49,810$119,440$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGL
TrimS450S560AMG S63AMG S65GL550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0 $0 
AWD  $1700 $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows    $125
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Animal detection, night   $50 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Collision preparation system, rear   $100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control    $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Lane keeping assist   $400 
Night vision   $1750 
Pedestrian detection   $50 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control    $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo area partition net    $40
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Cargo tray    $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack    $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Radar-based brake regeneration $200   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200 
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Running boards    $350
Skid plates    $150
Sunroof    $900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration    $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 
Headlight washers    $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200 
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated front row armrests   $100 
Heated second row armrests   $100 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats   $150 
Memory system, second row seats   $150 
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225 
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75 
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500 
Power recliner, second row seats   $150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150 
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 $1000
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$14,005$14,205$16,805$28,005$14,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,800$14,000$5
Value of Feature Adjustments0-16-80-206-5

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

Model Year20182008
ModelS-ClassGL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in121.1 in
Length206.5 in200.6 in
Width74.8 in76.0 in
Height58.7 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,732 lb.5,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 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
16.3 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S450

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65024%
Total Not Requested202576%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S560

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65024%
Total Not Requested202576%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%

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