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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: $90,725

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $37,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120172017
ModelE-ClassGLSGLS
TrimAMG E 63 SGLS450GLS550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $112,450 $68,700 $93,850
Front sport buckets 2,500    
Advanced Lighting Package 1,500    
AMG Premium Package 3,600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear side airbags 670    
AC power outlet 115    
Wood trim, alternative type 1,300 160 160
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380
Power door closers 550 550  
Heated second row seats 580 620 620
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760 1,450  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,600    
designo Edition   4,900  
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  
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570  
Front sport buckets 2,325    
Advanced Lighting Package 1,395    
AMG Premium Package 3,348    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Rear side airbags 623    
AC power outlet 107    
Wood trim, alternative type 1,209 149 149
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353
Power door closers 512 512  
Heated second row seats 539 577 577
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707 1,349  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,488    
designo Edition   4,557  
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  
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530  
Options (change) 14,275 21,100 3,625
Options (change) 13,276 19,626 3,372
Destination 1,050 925 925
Total Price $127,775 $90,725 $98,400

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E 63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,743
Model Year202120172017
ModelE-ClassGLSGLS
TrimAMG E 63 SGLS450GLS550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine603hp V8362hp 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)265/35-20275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$127,775$90,725$98,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$127,775$89,250$97,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,485

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

Model Year202120172017
ModelE-ClassGLSGLS
TrimAMG E 63 SGLS450GLS550
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 or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver$0  
Drift mode$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 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
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 
Analog clock $25$25
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Metal pedals$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$8,515$9,990$9,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475$665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,373-619

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

Model Year20212017
ModelE-ClassGLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.7 in121.1 in
Length194.8 in202.0 in
Width73.7 in76.1 in
Height58.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,556 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 AMG E 63 S

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested200070%
Total Not Requested85030%

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 trim250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested155057%
Total Not Requested115043%
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
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested2300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
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
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested254098%
Total Not Requested502%
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 seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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