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

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

Lowest Total Price: $88,975

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $14,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,820

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $13,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720182018
ModelSLSLSLSLGLSGLS
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65GLS450GLS550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850 $69,550 $94,950
Base Invoice $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461 $64,682 $88,304
Premium Package 5,050          
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250   2,250 1,375
Wood trim, alternative type 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 160 160
Power door closers 450 450 450   550  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 650 650 650 650 590  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,000 1,000        
Upgraded leather upholstery 900 900        
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable 4,090 4,090        
Black exterior trim (optional)     750 750   300
Multicontour seats         1,100  
Lighting Package         1,390  
Premium 1 Package         3,830  
Magic Vision Control         350 350
Adaptive dampers - electrical         800  
Special order charge         250  
Obstacle detection, rear         970  
designo Edition         4,900 4,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)         720  
Cooled or ventilated front seats         570  
Premium Package 4,697          
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093   2,093 1,279
Wood trim, alternative type 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395 149 149
Power door closers 419 419 419   512  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 605 605 605 605 549  
Synthetic suede headliner 930 930        
Upgraded leather upholstery 837 837        
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable 3,804 3,804        
Black exterior trim (optional)     698 698   279
Multicontour seats         1,023  
Lighting Package         1,293  
Premium 1 Package         3,562  
Magic Vision Control         326 326
Adaptive dampers - electrical         744  
Special order charge         233  
Obstacle detection, rear         902  
designo Edition         4,557 3,906
Metallic paint (extra cost)         670  
Cooled or ventilated front seats         530  
Options (change) 15,890 10,840 5,600 2,900 18,430 6,385
Options (change) 14,780 10,083 5,210 2,698 17,143 5,939
Destination 925 925 925 925 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $103,765 $122,565 $157,875 $224,975 $88,975 $102,330
Total Invoice $96,569 $114,052 $146,891 $209,384 $82,820 $95,238

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,109
Model Year201720172017201720182018
ModelSLSLSLSLGLSGLS
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65GLS450GLS550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12362hp V6449hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 1280, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$103,765$122,565$157,875$224,975$88,975$102,330
Adjustments for Features-6,060-6,060-6,385-8,2850-1,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,705$116,505$151,490$216,690$88,975$100,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,800$53,785$118,985$0$11,715
Total Invoice$96,569$114,052$146,891$209,384$82,820$95,238
Adjustments for Features-5,640-5,639-5,941-7,7110-1,526
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,929$108,413$140,950$201,673$82,820$93,712
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,484$50,021$110,744$0$10,892

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

Model Year201720172017201720182018
ModelSLSLSLSLGLSGLS
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65GLS450GLS550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  $1400$1400
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row     $75
Power flip-out rear side windows    $125$125
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote climate control    $25$25
Remote start via app    $75$75
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras     $500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500  
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Trailer sway control    $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Aluminum roof rails    $250$250
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo net     $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0  
Rear air vents    $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250
Rear HVAC unit     $400
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500$500  
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0 $0
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300  
Laminated front side windows    $200$200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Running boards     $350
Sunroof    $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 $250
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200$200
Analog clock$25$25  $25$25
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats    $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power-folding third row seats    $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Total Value of Features$17,550$17,550$17,875$19,775$11,490$13,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,060$6,060$6,385$8,285$0$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,640-5,639-5,941-7,7110-1,526

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

Model Year20172018
ModelSLGLS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.7 in121.1 in
Length182.3 in202.0 in
Width73.9 in76.1 in
Height51.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,827 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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
8.5 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
8.549.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested220072%
Total Not Requested85028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length 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?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2590100%
Total Not Requested00%
Magic Vision Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated washer fluid system35Yes
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade100Yes
Total Requested135100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested2300100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Magic Vision Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated washer fluid system35Yes
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade100Yes
Total Requested135100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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