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

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

Lowest Total Price: $72,415

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d   
Difference: $34,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,415

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d   
Difference: $32,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelGLEGLEGLES-Class
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400S350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $92,550
Base Invoice $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $86,072
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610 1,610 1,610  
Special order charge 250 250 250  
Premium 1 Package 3,830 3,830    
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100  
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390  
Driver Assistance Package 1,950 1,950 1,950 2,950
Parktronic Package 970 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620    
Laminated front side windows 250 250 250  
Rear side airbags 420 420 420  
Power door closers 550 550 550  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570 570  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950 2,450
Wood trim, alternative type 160 160 160 325
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 490
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310   950
AWD   2,500    
Convenience Package     490  
Premium 2 Package       3,630
Sunshades, second row, power       750
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497 1,497 1,497  
Special order charge 233 233 233  
Premium 1 Package 3,562 3,562    
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023  
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293  
Driver Assistance Package 1,814 1,814 1,814 2,744
Parktronic Package 902 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507    
Laminated front side windows 233 233 233  
Rear side airbags 391 391 391  
Power door closers 512 512 512  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530 530  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814 2,278
Wood trim, alternative type 149 149 149 302
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233 456
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288   884
AWD   2,325    
Convenience Package     456  
Premium 2 Package       3,376
Sunshades, second row, power       698
Options (change) 18,990 21,490 13,720 12,635
Options (change) 17,665 19,990 12,764 11,752
Destination 925 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $72,415 $73,515 $79,245 $107,060
Total Invoice $67,415 $68,438 $73,767 $99,699

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,508
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelGLEGLEGLES-Class
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400S350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20255/45-18
Total Price$72,415$73,515$79,245$107,060
Adjustments for Features-1,315-1,515-2,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,100$72,000$76,880$107,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$5,780$0
Total Invoice$67,415$68,438$73,767$99,699
Adjustments for Features-1,224-1,410-2,2020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,191$67,028$71,565$99,699
Cost Above Minimum$0$837$5,374$0

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

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelGLEGLEGLES-Class
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400S350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer   $350
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200 
Analog clock   $25
Cornering lights   $50
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Total Value of Features$8,930$9,130$9,980$7,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,315$1,515$2,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,224-1,410-2,2020

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

Model Year20162012
ModelGLES-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase114.8 in124.6 in
Length189.1 in206.5 in
Width75.8 in73.7 in
Height70.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,742 lb.4,674 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested187586%
Total Not Requested31514%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support 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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested187586%
Total Not Requested31514%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support 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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support 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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

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 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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