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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $85,925

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $23,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,972

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $22,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelSLSLGL
TrimSL550SL63 AMGGL550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $84,450
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $78,539
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180  
Glass roof panel(s) 2,010 2,010  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 1,000 600
Wood trim   0  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097  
Glass roof panel(s) 1,869 1,869  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 930 558
Wood trim   0  
Options (change) 3,890 4,190 600
Options (change) 3,617 3,896 558
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $109,715 $148,105 $85,925
Total Invoice $102,187 $137,980 $79,972

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,357
Model Year201220122011
ModelSLSLGL
TrimSL550SL63 AMGGL550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19295/40-21
Total Price$109,715$148,105$85,925
Adjustments for Features-1,995-3,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,720$145,060$85,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,340$0
Total Invoice$102,187$137,980$79,972
Adjustments for Features-1,858-2,8370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$100,329$135,143$79,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,814$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year201220122011
ModelSLSLGL
TrimSL550SL63 AMGGL550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Hill descent control  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass  $0
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$14,350$15,400$12,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,995$3,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,858-2,8370

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122011
ModelSLGL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in121.1 in
Length180.4 in200.6 in
Width71.5 in76.0 in
Height51.1 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.5,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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
7.2 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft383.3 ft3

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