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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: $47,160

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $20,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,567

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $21,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182009
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 $34,320
Base Invoice $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021 $30,774
Premium 3 Package 9,080 5,010 4,890      
Memory system, passenger seat 365 365        
Special order charge 250 250 250 250 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570 570      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 600 600 600 600 600  
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
designo Package     4,200      
Obstacle detection, rear           500
Adaptive cruise control           2,600
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.           4,250
Ultra Luxury Package           3,880
Satellite radio           486
Rear spoiler           299
Premium 3 Package 8,444 4,659 4,548      
Memory system, passenger seat 339 339        
Special order charge 233 233 233 233 233  
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930 930  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530 530      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 558 558 558 558 558  
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670      
designo Package     3,906      
Obstacle detection, rear           400
Adaptive cruise control           2,080
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.           3,408
Ultra Luxury Package           3,492
Satellite radio           389
Rear spoiler           199
Options (change) 14,625 10,555 12,650 2,270 2,270 12,015
Options (change) 13,602 9,817 11,766 2,112 2,112 9,968
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 825
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0
Total Price $67,820 $79,300 $76,260 $105,815 $112,965 $47,160
Total Invoice $63,143 $73,820 $70,707 $98,479 $105,128 $41,567

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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: $13,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,194
Model Year201820182018201820182009
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEES
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21215/55-17
Total Price$67,820$79,300$76,260$105,815$112,965$47,160
Adjustments for Features-6,855-10,530-11,155-9,680-10,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,965$68,770$65,105$96,135$102,635$47,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,805$4,140$35,170$41,670$0
Total Invoice$63,143$73,820$70,707$98,479$105,128$41,567
Adjustments for Features-6,382-9,802-10,343-9,009-9,6130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,761$64,018$60,364$89,470$95,515$41,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,257$3,603$32,709$38,754$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201820182018201820182009
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   
Cruise control   $150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75$75 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
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
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100   
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire     $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400   
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50   
Rearview camera     $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25 
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 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $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   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Door sill trim plates     $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250 
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 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Polished 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$11,695$15,370$15,995$14,520$15,170$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,855$10,530$11,155$9,680$10,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,382-9,802-10,343-9,009-9,6130

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182009
ModelGLEES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in109.3 in
Length189.1 in191.1 in
Width75.8 in71.1 in
Height70.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,651 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
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
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested190026%
Total Not Requested529074%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
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, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested50011%
Total Not Requested400089%

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 row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
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, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested50011%
Total Not Requested400089%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested320087%
Total Not Requested47513%

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