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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,675

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $38,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,928

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $35,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelGLEGLER-Class
TrimAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $99,950 $107,100 $42,100
Base Invoice $92,954 $99,603 $39,153
Convenience Package 490 490  
Rear side airbags 420 420  
Special order charge 250 250  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 2,670
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790  
Heated second row seats 620 620  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590  
Wood trim, alternative type 160 160  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090  
Premium III Package     11,250
Full Leather Seating Package     2,200
Heating Package     1,370
Lighting Package     910
Roof rack     245
AWD     2,500
3.0L V6 Diesel     1,000
Proximity key     1,110
Illuminated door sill trim plates     550
Voice control for nav and audio     510
iPod integration     375
Sunshades, second row     300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710
Convenience Package 456 456  
Rear side airbags 391 391  
Special order charge 233 233  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 2,483
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735  
Heated second row seats 577 577  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549  
Wood trim, alternative type 149 149  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014  
Premium III Package     10,462
Full Leather Seating Package     2,046
Heating Package     1,274
Lighting Package     846
Roof rack     228
AWD     2,325
3.0L V6 Diesel     930
Proximity key     1,032
Illuminated door sill trim plates     512
Voice control for nav and audio     474
iPod integration     349
Sunshades, second row     279
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660
Options (change) 6,360 6,360 25,700
Options (change) 5,918 5,918 23,900
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $107,235 $114,385 $68,675
Total Invoice $99,797 $106,446 $63,928

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,575
Model Year201620162008
ModelGLEGLER-Class
TrimAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine550hp V8577hp V8215hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG22/29 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20295/35-21255/55-18
Total Price$107,235$114,385$68,675
Adjustments for Features-3,540-4,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,695$110,195$68,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,500$0
Total Invoice$99,797$106,446$63,928
Adjustments for Features-3,294-3,8990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,503$102,547$63,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,044$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year201620162008
ModelGLEGLER-Class
TrimAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Removable second-row console  $200
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Chronometer$100$100 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover $0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,905$11,555$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,540$4,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,294-3,8990

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year20162008
ModelGLER-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in126.6 in
Length189.1 in203.0 in
Width75.8 in75.7 in
Height70.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,742 lb.4,939 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.242.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Cargo net40No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested600086%
Total Not Requested94014%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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