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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: $49,113

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $18,357

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,739

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $17,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEES
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700 $38,900
Base Invoice $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021 $36,438
Premium 3 Package 9,080 5,010 4,890 2,890 2,890  
Memory system, passenger seat 365 365        
Special order charge 250 250 250 250 250  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570 570      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250      
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
designo Package     4,200      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       600 600  
Ultra Luxury Package           8,520
Rear spoiler           319
Illuminated door sill trim plates           379
Premium 3 Package 8,444 4,659 4,548 2,688 2,688  
Memory system, passenger seat 339 339        
Special order charge 233 233 233 233 233  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530 530      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930 930  
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233      
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670      
designo Package     3,906      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       558 558  
Ultra Luxury Package           7,847
Rear spoiler           209
Illuminated door sill trim plates           250
Options (change) 14,275 10,205 12,300 5,160 5,160 9,218
Options (change) 13,277 9,492 11,441 4,800 4,800 8,306
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0
Total Price $67,470 $78,950 $75,910 $108,705 $115,855 $49,113
Total Invoice $62,818 $73,495 $70,382 $101,167 $107,816 $45,739

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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: $13,977
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,001
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEES
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21215/55-17
Total Price$67,470$78,950$75,910$108,705$115,855$49,113
Adjustments for Features-4,380-8,055-8,680-8,605-9,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,090$70,895$67,230$100,100$106,600$49,113
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,805$4,140$37,010$43,510$0
Total Invoice$62,818$73,495$70,382$101,167$107,816$45,739
Adjustments for Features-4,078-7,498-8,048-8,008-8,6130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,740$65,997$62,334$93,159$99,203$45,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,257$3,594$34,419$40,463$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEES
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  $100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer     $350
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power     $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Rearview camera     $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0    
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100 
Aux input     $50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Analog clock     $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$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 $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$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,020$12,695$13,320$13,245$13,895$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,380$8,055$8,680$8,605$9,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,078-7,498-8,048-8,008-8,6130

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182018
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 Weight4,651 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 GLE350

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested430060%
Total Not Requested289040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested247555%
Total Not Requested202545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested105049%
Total Not Requested110051%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested247555%
Total Not Requested202545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested55037%
Total Not Requested95063%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested55037%
Total Not Requested95063%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested462587%
Total Not Requested67513%

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