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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $130,535

Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63   
Difference: $27,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $121,468

Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63   
Difference: $25,555

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Model Year20142018
ModelS-ClassGLS
TrimS63 AMGAMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $139,500 $125,300
Base Invoice $129,735 $116,529
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,450  
Wood trim, expanded coverage 950  
Power rear seats 1,515  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800  
Heated second row seats 620  
Around view cameras 900  
Wood trim, alternative type 800 160
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 1,950
Painted brake calipers (optional) 700 0
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500 500
Polished alloy wheels 1,700  
285/40ZR22   1,250
Sunshades, second row   380
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,139  
Wood trim, expanded coverage 884  
Power rear seats 1,409  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604  
Heated second row seats 577  
Around view cameras 837  
Wood trim, alternative type 744 149
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 1,814
Painted brake calipers (optional) 658 0
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465 465
Polished alloy wheels 1,581  
285/40ZR22   1,163
Sunshades, second row   353
Options (change) 17,585 4,240
Options (change) 16,363 3,944
Destination 925 995
Total Price $158,010 $130,535
Total Invoice $147,023 $121,468

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,988
Model Year20142018
ModelS-ClassGLS
TrimS63 AMGAMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine577hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20285/40-22
Total Price$158,010$130,535
Adjustments for Features0-2,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$158,010$127,920
Total Invoice$147,023$121,468
Adjustments for Features0-2,433
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$147,023$119,035

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

Model Year20142018
ModelS-ClassGLS
TrimS63 AMGAMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
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
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
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 air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked headlights$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
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Metal pedals$75 
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 third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,400$11,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,433

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

Model Year20142018
ModelS-ClassGLS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in121.1 in
Length206.5 in202.0 in
Width74.8 in76.1 in
Height58.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,806 lb.5,754 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 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 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 S63 AMG

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 tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested205089%
Total Not Requested25011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63

285/40ZR22 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
285/40ZR22 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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