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

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

Lowest Total Price: $70,125

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350   
Difference: $9,329

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,283

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350   
Difference: $8,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017201720062006
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLECLSCLS
TrimGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,000 $65,650 $67,150 $66,300 $101,690 $108,840 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $48,360 $61,055 $62,450 $61,659 $94,572 $101,221 $60,357 $80,538
Premium 3 Package 9,080 5,010 5,010 4,890        
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610 1,610            
Special order charge 250 250 250 250 250 250    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570 570 570        
Leather seating surfaces 1,620   1,620          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 590 590 590 590 890  
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420 420    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790 790 790 790 790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720        
Upholstered instrument panel 450              
Parktronic Package   970   970        
designo Package       4,200        
Lighting Package             1,220 1,220
Premium Package             3,650  
Obstacle detection, rear             1,100 1,100
Power trunk closer             510 510
Satellite radio             699 699
Proximity key             1,080 1,080
Tires, run-flat             200  
Adaptive cruise control             3,130 3,110
Navigation system               1,240
Premium 3 Package 8,444 4,659 4,659 4,548        
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497 1,497            
Special order charge 233 233 233 233 233 233    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530 530 530        
Leather seating surfaces 1,507   1,507          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 549 549 549 549 828  
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391 391    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735 735 735 735 735    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670        
Upholstered instrument panel 419              
Parktronic Package   902   902        
designo Package       3,906        
Lighting Package             1,135 1,135
Premium Package             3,395  
Obstacle detection, rear             1,023 1,023
Power trunk closer             474 474
Satellite radio             650 650
Proximity key             1,004 1,004
Tires, run-flat             186  
Adaptive cruise control             2,911 2,892
Navigation system               1,153
Options (change) 17,200 12,030 11,070 14,500 3,150 3,150 12,479 8,959
Options (change) 15,998 11,189 10,297 13,487 2,931 2,931 11,606 8,331
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $70,125 $78,605 $79,145 $77,640 $105,765 $112,915 $79,454 $98,034
Total Invoice $65,283 $73,169 $73,672 $71,986 $98,428 $105,077 $74,038 $91,344

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,369
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,377
Model Year20172017201720172017201720062006
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLECLSCLS
TrimGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6329hp V6362hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT7T9T9T7T7T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$70,125$78,605$79,145$77,640$105,765$112,915$79,454$98,034
Adjustments for Features-7,015-8,915-8,915-8,790-7,815-7,815-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,110$69,690$70,230$68,850$97,950$105,100$78,479$98,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,580$7,120$5,740$34,840$41,990$0$19,555
Total Invoice$65,283$73,169$73,672$71,986$98,428$105,077$74,038$91,344
Adjustments for Features-6,531-8,298-8,299-8,150-7,273-7,273-9090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,752$64,871$65,373$63,836$91,155$97,804$73,129$91,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,119$6,621$5,084$32,403$39,052$0$18,215

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

Model Year20172017201720172017201720062006
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLECLSCLS
TrimGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  $1200$1200$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1000
RWD$0     $0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control      $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850    
Cruise control    $150$150  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer      $350$350
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power      $225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150    
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100    
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400    
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Tires, run-flat   $150  $150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Console with shifter      $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 $100$100  
Second-row low console      $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control      $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175  
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$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25  
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 spoiler$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash      $325 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Analog clock      $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Chronometer    $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights      $125$125
Headlight washers      $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$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  
Steering-linked headlights      $150$150
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel       $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats      $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$11,865$13,765$13,765$13,640$12,665$12,665$5,825$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,015$8,915$8,915$8,790$7,815$7,815$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,531-8,298-8,299-8,150-7,273-7,273-9090

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

Model Year20172006
ModelGLECLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in112.4 in
Length189.1 in193.0 in
Width75.8 in73.7 in
Height70.7 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
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
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested170024%
Total Not Requested549076%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested4009%
Total Not Requested410091%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested4009%
Total Not Requested410091%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested125058%
Total Not Requested90042%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested4009%
Total Not Requested410091%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested225074%
Total Not Requested77526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

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