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

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

Lowest Total Price: $70,420

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d   
Difference: $8,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,559

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d   
Difference: $7,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelGLGLEGLEGLE
TrimGL450 / GL350GLE300dGLE350GLE400
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $62,570 $52,500 $51,100 $64,600
Base Invoice $58,190 $48,825 $47,523 $60,078
Leather seating surfaces 1,930 1,620 1,620  
Obstacle detection, rear 800      
Class IV trailer hitch 550      
Premium 2 Package 6,330      
Lighting Package 985 1,390 1,390 1,390
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 310 310  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570 570 570
Heated second row seats 620 620 620 620
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450 790 790 790
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Heated steering wheel 225 250 250 250
Running boards 670 670 670 670
Blind spot warning system 600      
3.0L V6 Diesel -1,000      
Parktronic Package   970 970 970
Premium 1 Package   3,830 3,830  
Class III trailer hitch   575 575 575
Rear side airbags   420 420 420
Special order charge   250 250 250
Upholstered instrument panel   450 450  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,610 1,610 1,610
AWD     2,500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,795 1,507 1,507  
Obstacle detection, rear 744      
Class IV trailer hitch 512      
Premium 2 Package 5,887      
Lighting Package 916 1,293 1,293 1,293
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 288 288  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530 530 530
Heated second row seats 577 577 577 577
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349 735 735 735
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Heated steering wheel 209 233 233 233
Running boards 623 623 623 623
Blind spot warning system 558      
3.0L V6 Diesel -930      
Parktronic Package   902 902 902
Premium 1 Package   3,562 3,562  
Class III trailer hitch   535 535 535
Rear side airbags   391 391 391
Special order charge   233 233 233
Upholstered instrument panel   419 419  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,497 1,497 1,497
AWD     2,325  
Options (change) 17,000 16,995 19,495 10,785
Options (change) 15,812 15,809 18,134 10,033
Destination 875 925 925 925
Gas Tax -1,800 0 0 0
Total Price $78,645 $70,420 $71,520 $76,310
Total Invoice $73,077 $65,559 $66,582 $71,036

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,727
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelGLGLEGLEGLE
TrimGL450 / GL350GLE300dGLE350GLE400
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6 D201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/21 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/50-20255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$78,645$70,420$71,520$76,310
Adjustments for Features0-225-425-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,645$70,195$71,095$75,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$900$5,365
Total Invoice$73,077$65,559$66,582$71,036
Adjustments for Features0-209-396-698
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,077$65,350$66,186$70,338
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$836$4,988

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

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelGLGLEGLEGLE
TrimGL450 / GL350GLE300dGLE350GLE400
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Cornering lights$50   
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Power-folding third row seats$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$8,550$8,775$8,975$9,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$425$750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-209-396-698

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

Model Year20122016
ModelGLGLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in114.8 in
Length200.6 in189.1 in
Width76.0 in75.8 in
Height72.4 in70.7 in
Curb Weight5,512 lb.4,742 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested296586%
Total Not Requested50014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested169077%
Total Not Requested50023%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested169077%
Total Not Requested50023%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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