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

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

Lowest Total Price: $89,000

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400   
Difference: $2,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,844

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400   
Difference: $2,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelE-ClassGLSGLS
TrimE400GLS450GLS550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $63,050 $68,700 $93,850
Base Invoice $58,637 $63,891 $87,281
Active multicontour front seats 1,320    
Warmth & Comfort Package 1,050    
designo Edition 4,900 4,900 4,200
Premium 3 Package 9,500    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760 1,450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,090 1,090
Heated second row seats 620 620 620
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 570  
Power door closers 550 550  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,300 160 160
AC power outlet 115    
Rear side airbags 420    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 1,375
Premium 1 Package   3,830  
Parking Assist Package   1,290  
Lighting Package   1,390  
Multicontour seats   1,100  
Heated steering wheel   250 250
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800  
Sunshades, second row   380 380
Ionizing air filtration   280 280
Active multicontour front seats 1,228    
Warmth & Comfort Package 977    
designo Edition 4,557 4,557 3,906
Premium 3 Package 8,835    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 326    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707 1,349  
Panoramic sunroof 930 1,014 1,014
Heated second row seats 577 577 577
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 530  
Power door closers 512 512  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,209 149 149
AC power outlet 107    
Rear side airbags 391    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 1,279
Premium 1 Package   3,562  
Parking Assist Package   1,200  
Lighting Package   1,293  
Multicontour seats   1,023  
Heated steering wheel   233 233
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744  
Sunshades, second row   353 353
Ionizing air filtration   260 260
Options (change) 24,955 21,630 8,355
Options (change) 23,212 20,119 7,771
Destination 995 925 925
Total Price $89,000 $91,255 $103,130
Total Invoice $82,844 $84,935 $95,977

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,905
Model Year201820172017
ModelE-ClassGLSGLS
TrimE400GLS450GLS550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6362hp V6449hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 1380, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$89,000$91,255$103,130
Adjustments for Features0-200-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,000$91,055$102,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,085
Total Invoice$82,844$84,935$95,977
Adjustments for Features0-186-921
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,844$84,749$95,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,307

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

Model Year201820172017
ModelE-ClassGLSGLS
TrimE400GLS450GLS550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000  
Automated lane change$300  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active safety seat bolsters$0  
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver$0  
Evasive maneuver assist$200  
Hill descent control $250$250
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Near-field communications (NFC)$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated front row armrests$100  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Rapid-heating front seats$0  
Rear-facing third row seats$0  
Total Value of Features$7,815$8,015$8,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-921

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

Model Year20182017
ModelE-ClassGLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.7 in121.1 in
Length194.2 in202.0 in
Width73.7 in76.1 in
Height57.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,300 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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
35.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.049.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.3 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Active multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%
Warmth & Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front row armrests100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested492575%
Total Not Requested160025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
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%
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
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested2300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2590100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

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
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
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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