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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: $67,890

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350   
Difference: $705

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,210

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350   
Difference: $647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLER-Class
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700 $52,690
Base Invoice $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021 $49,002
Premium 2 Package 6,190 2,120 2,000     4,400
Class III trailer hitch 575 575 575 575 575  
Parktronic Package 970 970 970      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610          
Special order charge 250 250 250 250 250  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760 760 760 760 760 1,450
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,090
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250     225
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720     720
Class II trailer hitch           550
Obstacle detection, rear           800
Roof rack           250
Heated front seats           750
Xenon HID headlights           985
Telematics service, such as OnStar           660
Illuminated door sill trim plates           600
Blind spot warning system           600
Premium 2 Package 5,757 1,972 1,860     4,092
Class III trailer hitch 535 535 535 535 535  
Parktronic Package 902 902 902      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497          
Special order charge 233 233 233 233 233  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707 707 707 707 707 1,349
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930 930 1,014
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233     209
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670     670
Class II trailer hitch           512
Obstacle detection, rear           744
Roof rack           232
Heated front seats           698
Xenon HID headlights           916
Telematics service, such as OnStar           614
Illuminated door sill trim plates           558
Blind spot warning system           558
Options (change) 14,695 9,015 8,895 4,955 4,955 15,030
Options (change) 13,669 8,387 8,275 4,610 4,610 13,980
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0
Total Price $67,890 $77,760 $72,505 $108,500 $115,650 $68,595
Total Invoice $63,210 $72,390 $67,216 $100,977 $107,626 $63,857

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,337
Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLER-Class
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8302hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21255/50-19
Total Price$67,890$77,760$72,505$108,500$115,650$68,595
Adjustments for Features-1,815-4,090-3,815-6,440-7,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,075$73,670$68,690$102,060$108,560$68,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,595$2,615$35,985$42,485$0
Total Invoice$63,210$72,390$67,216$100,977$107,626$63,857
Adjustments for Features-1,690-3,808-3,537-5,993-6,5980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,520$68,582$63,679$94,984$101,028$63,857
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,062$2,159$33,464$39,508$0

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

Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLER-Class
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200$1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400    
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  $100
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 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system     $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Temporary spare tire$150$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 
Class II trailer hitch     $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100 
Roof rack     $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear HVAC unit     $400
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$0
Bodyside moldings     $75
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0    
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 
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 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration     $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information     $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 
Analog clock     $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
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 door panel trim   $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Manual recliner, third row seats     $125
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    $0
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$9,290$11,565$11,290$13,915$14,565$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,815$4,090$3,815$6,440$7,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,690-3,808-3,537-5,993-6,5980

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

Model Year20182012
ModelGLER-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in126.6 in
Length189.1 in203.1 in
Width75.8 in77.1 in
Height70.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,651 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.21.1 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 ft315.2 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 GLE350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested184041%
Total Not Requested265059%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested170094%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested170094%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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