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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,105

Volkswagen Touareg Executive   
Difference: $19,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,157

Volkswagen Touareg Executive   
Difference: $16,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelTouaregGLGLGLGL
TrimExecutiveGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $60,195 $63,600 $65,200 $89,950 $119,450
Base Invoice $57,247 $59,148 $60,636 $83,654 $111,089
Class IV trailer hitch   575 575 575 575
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 1,950  
Premium 1 Package   4,410 4,410    
Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290    
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390    
Heated steering wheel   250 250 250  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090  
Heated second row seats   620 620 620  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570    
Power release, second row seats   400 400 400  
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380 380
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720    
Class IV trailer hitch   535 535 535 535
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 1,814  
Premium 1 Package   4,101 4,101    
Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200    
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293    
Heated steering wheel   233 233 233  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014  
Heated second row seats   577 577 577  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530    
Power release, second row seats   372 372 372  
Sunshades, second row   353 353 353 353
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670    
Options (change) 0 16,115 16,115 5,265 955
Options (change) 0 14,989 14,989 4,898 888
Destination 910 925 925 925 925
Total Price $61,105 $80,640 $82,240 $96,140 $121,330
Total Invoice $58,157 $75,062 $76,550 $89,477 $112,902

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Touareg Executive
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,307
Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelTouaregGLGLGLGL
TrimExecutiveGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)620, 1080, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-21275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$61,105$80,640$82,240$96,140$121,330
Adjustments for Features0-4,940-5,090-7,755-10,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,105$75,700$77,150$88,385$111,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,450$12,685$35,350
Total Invoice$58,157$75,062$76,550$89,477$112,902
Adjustments for Features0-4,598-4,738-7,218-9,566
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,157$70,464$71,812$82,259$103,336
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,348$11,795$32,872

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelTouaregGLGLGLGL
TrimExecutiveGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100    
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power door closers   $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125$125
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Wide-view front camera$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo net   $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250    
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300$300
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Roof rails$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Residual heat$50    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Cornering lights$50    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,600$10,540$10,690$13,355$15,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,940$5,090$7,755$10,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,598-4,738-7,218-9,566

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20172015
ModelTouaregGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.9 in121.0 in
Length188.8 in201.6 in
Width76.4 in76.4 in
Height68.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,697 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 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
32.1 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.149.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested189073%
Total Not Requested70027%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested189073%
Total Not Requested70027%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL63 AMG

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%

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