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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: $76,880

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e   
Difference: $31,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,279

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e   
Difference: $29,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLECLS
TrimAMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,150 $66,300 $101,690 $108,840 $94,900
Base Invoice $62,450 $61,659 $94,572 $101,221 $88,257
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100  
designo Package 4,900 4,200      
Parktronic Package 970 970      
Premium 3 Package 5,010 4,890 2,890 2,890  
Carbon fiber trim 1,750   1,750 1,750 2,850
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570      
Heated second row seats 620 620 620 620 625
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420  
Special order charge 250 250 250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Synthetic suede headliner     1,920    
Driver Assistance Package         2,950
Premium 1 Package         3,690
Obstacle detection, rear         970
Illuminated door sill trim plates         850
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023  
designo Package 4,557 3,906      
Parktronic Package 902 902      
Premium 3 Package 4,659 4,548 2,688 2,688  
Carbon fiber trim 1,628   1,628 1,628 2,651
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530      
Heated second row seats 577 577 577 577 581
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391  
Special order charge 233 233 233 233 250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Synthetic suede headliner     1,786    
Driver Assistance Package         2,744
Premium 1 Package         3,432
Obstacle detection, rear         902
Illuminated door sill trim plates         791
Options (change) 16,310 13,740 8,950 7,030 12,185
Options (change) 15,170 12,780 8,326 6,540 11,351
Destination 925 925 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,085 0 0 0
Total Price $84,385 $76,880 $111,565 $116,795 $107,960
Total Invoice $78,545 $71,279 $103,823 $108,686 $100,483

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,973
Model Year20172017201720172012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLECLS
TrimAMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21255/35-19
Total Price$84,385$76,880$111,565$116,795$107,960
Adjustments for Features-4,240-4,065-4,640-4,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,145$72,815$106,925$112,155$107,960
Cost Above Minimum$7,330$0$34,110$39,340$0
Total Invoice$78,545$71,279$103,823$108,686$100,483
Adjustments for Features-3,947-3,769-4,318-4,3180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,598$67,510$99,505$104,368$100,483
Cost Above Minimum$7,088$0$31,995$36,858$0

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

Model Year20172017201720172012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLECLS
TrimAMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer    $350
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$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 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Rearview camera    $200
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat $150   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100$100 
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0   
9 kWh battery pack $0   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0    
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Aux input    $50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Cornering lights    $50
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0 
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$10,140$9,965$10,540$10,540$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,240$4,065$4,640$4,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,947-3,769-4,318-4,3180

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

Model Year20172012
ModelGLECLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in113.2 in
Length189.1 in194.5 in
Width75.8 in74.1 in
Height70.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

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 seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
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 headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
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 system500Yes
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 system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested345077%
Total Not Requested105023%

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 headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
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 system500Yes
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 system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested345077%
Total Not Requested105023%
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 seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested215086%
Total Not Requested35014%

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