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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,298

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $15,537

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,754

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $14,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620162015
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEES
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $65,850 $99,950 $107,100 $37,700
Base Invoice $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $61,241 $92,954 $99,603 $35,314
Convenience Package 590 590 490   490 490  
Premium 1 Package 3,830 3,830          
Parktronic Package 970 970 970 970      
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390      
Driver Assistance Package 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720      
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420 420  
Special order charge 250 250 250 250 250 250  
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 250     480
Wood trim, alternative type 160 160 160 160 160 160 0
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570 570 570      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Sunshades, second row       380      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         590 590  
Blind spot warning system             500
Rain-sensing wipers             155
Obstacle detection, rear             500
Lane departure warning             1,015
Xenon HID headlights             565
Adaptive cruise control             1,500
Ultra Luxury Package             2,935
Alloy wheels, optional design             110
Power trunk closer             400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package             2,695
Remote start             499
Rear spoiler             319
Convenience Package 549 549 456   456 456  
Premium 1 Package 3,562 3,562          
Parktronic Package 902 902 902 902      
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293      
Driver Assistance Package 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670      
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391 391  
Special order charge 233 233 233 233 233 233  
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233 233     443
Wood trim, alternative type 149 149 149 149 149 149 0
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530 530 530      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Sunshades, second row       353      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         549 549  
Blind spot warning system             460
Rain-sensing wipers             144
Obstacle detection, rear             460
Lane departure warning             933
Xenon HID headlights             521
Adaptive cruise control             1,380
Ultra Luxury Package             2,699
Alloy wheels, optional design             100
Power trunk closer             368
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package             2,488
Remote start             310
Rear spoiler             209
Options (change) 13,810 13,810 8,260 8,150 4,950 4,950 11,673
Options (change) 12,847 12,847 7,685 7,582 4,606 4,606 10,515
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0
Total Price $67,235 $65,835 $73,785 $70,840 $105,825 $112,975 $50,298
Total Invoice $62,597 $61,295 $68,688 $65,663 $98,485 $105,134 $46,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,132
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,369
Model Year2016201620162016201620162015
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEES
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21215/55-17
Total Price$67,235$65,835$73,785$70,840$105,825$112,975$50,298
Adjustments for Features-4,805-3,305-5,655-5,505-8,530-9,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,430$62,530$68,130$65,335$97,295$103,795$50,298
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$5,700$2,905$34,865$41,365$0
Total Invoice$62,597$61,295$68,688$65,663$98,485$105,134$46,754
Adjustments for Features-4,474-3,077-5,264-5,103-7,938-8,5430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,123$58,218$63,424$60,560$90,547$96,591$46,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$95$5,301$2,437$32,424$38,468$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2016201620162016201620162015
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEES
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD $0     
FWD      $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75 $75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  $100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer      $350
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start      $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power      $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Driver attention monitor      $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger      $75
Lane departure prevention      $150
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass      $15
Wiper de-icer      $25
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
9 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0    
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Aux input      $50
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support      $0
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Analog clock      $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer    $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim    $250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150   
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,245$9,745$12,095$11,945$14,970$15,620$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,805$3,305$5,655$5,505$8,530$9,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,474-3,077-5,264-5,103-7,938-8,5430

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162015
ModelGLEES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in111.0 in
Length189.1 in192.7 in
Width75.8 in71.7 in
Height70.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177581%
Total Not Requested41519%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177581%
Total Not Requested41519%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested227588%
Total Not Requested32512%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%

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