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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: $78,590

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e   
Difference: $56,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,871

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e   
Difference: $53,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017200820082008
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLES-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimAMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $67,150 $66,300 $101,690 $108,840 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $62,450 $61,659 $94,572 $101,221 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100      
designo Package 4,900 4,200          
Premium 3 Package 5,010 4,890          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720          
Laminated front side windows 250            
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420      
Special order charge 250 250 250 250      
Power door closers 550 550 550 550      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,010    
Heated steering wheel 250 250          
Heated second row seats 620 620 620 620      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790 790 790      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590 590      
Synthetic suede headliner     1,920        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         2,850    
iPod integration         425 425 425
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023      
designo Package 4,557 3,906          
Premium 3 Package 4,659 4,548          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670          
Laminated front side windows 233            
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391      
Special order charge 233 233 233 233      
Power door closers 512 512 512 512      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 939    
Heated steering wheel 233 233          
Heated second row seats 577 577 577 577      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735 735 735      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549 549      
Synthetic suede headliner     1,786        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         2,650    
iPod integration         395 395 395
Options (change) 16,520 15,450 7,330 5,410 4,285 425 425
Options (change) 15,367 14,372 6,820 5,034 3,984 395 395
Destination 925 925 925 925 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,085 0 0 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $84,595 $78,590 $109,945 $115,175 $135,160 $148,500 $198,300
Total Invoice $78,742 $72,871 $102,317 $107,180 $125,969 $138,376 $184,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,682
Model Year2017201720172017200820082008
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLES-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimAMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine362hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$84,595$78,590$109,945$115,175$135,160$148,500$198,300
Adjustments for Features-4,340-3,865-2,940-2,9400-3,750-3,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,255$74,725$107,005$112,235$135,160$144,750$194,625
Cost Above Minimum$5,530$0$32,280$37,510$0$9,590$59,465
Total Invoice$78,742$72,871$102,317$107,180$125,969$138,376$184,690
Adjustments for Features-4,040-3,584-2,736-2,7360-3,494-3,423
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,702$69,287$99,581$104,444$125,969$134,882$181,267
Cost Above Minimum$5,415$0$30,294$35,157$0$8,913$55,298

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

Model Year2017201720172017200820082008
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLES-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimAMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700   
RWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  $850$850$850
Cruise control  $150$150   
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75   
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100 
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250$250
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350   
Power trunk closer    $350$350$350
Remote app$25$25$25$25   
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25   
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500   
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125   
Sunshades, second row, power    $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150     
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100     
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100     
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150   
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200   
Lane keeping assist$400$400     
Night vision     $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection$50$50     
Rearview camera     $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat $150     
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250   
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75   
Cargo net    $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175   
Wiper de-icer    $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0     
9 kWh battery pack $0     
Automatic start / stop$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   
Laminated front side windows$200   $200$200$200
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   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100   
App support$0$0$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
iPod integration    $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200   
Chronometer  $100$100$100$100$100
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Digital instruments    $0$0$0
Fog lights    $125$125$125
Headlight washers    $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300$300$300
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0   
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200$200
Door sill trim plates    $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150 $150
Memory system, second row seats     $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats     $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats     $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row    $25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats     $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather    $200  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500$500   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$15,155$14,680$13,755$13,755$10,815$14,565$14,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,340$3,865$2,940$2,940$0$3,750$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,040-3,584-2,736-2,7360-3,494-3,423

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

Model Year20172008
ModelGLES-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase114.8 in124.6 in
Length189.1 in205.0 in
Width75.8 in73.7 in
Height70.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.4,466 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 Legroom40.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft316.3 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 seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
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-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested122527%
Total Not Requested327573%

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%
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 row125Yes
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-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested122527%
Total Not Requested327573%

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 S-Class S63 AMG

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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