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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: $88,045

Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43   
Difference: $62,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $81,951

Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43   
Difference: $58,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720112011
ModelGLEGLEGLES-ClassS-Class
TrimAMG GLE43AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SS63 AMGS65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $67,150 $101,690 $108,840 $138,000 $209,000
Base Invoice $62,450 $94,572 $101,221 $128,340 $194,370
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100    
designo Package 4,900        
Premium 3 Package 5,010 2,890 2,890    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720        
Power door closers 550 550 550    
Laminated front side windows 250        
Rear side airbags 420 420 420    
Special order charge 250 250 250    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 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  
Heated second row seats 620 620 620    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790 790    
Carbon fiber trim 1,750 1,750 1,750 3,000 0
Synthetic suede headliner   1,920      
Driver Assistance Package       2,950  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       1,350  
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023    
designo Package 4,557        
Premium 3 Package 4,659 2,688 2,688    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670        
Power door closers 512 512 512    
Laminated front side windows 233        
Rear side airbags 391 391 391    
Special order charge 233 233 233    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 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  
Heated second row seats 577 577 577    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735 735    
Carbon fiber trim 1,628 1,628 1,628 2,790 0
Synthetic suede headliner   1,786      
Driver Assistance Package       2,744  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       1,256  
Options (change) 19,970 13,330 11,410 10,840 0
Options (change) 18,576 12,401 10,615 10,082 0
Destination 925 925 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 2,100
Total Price $88,045 $115,945 $121,175 $150,715 $211,975
Total Invoice $81,951 $107,898 $112,761 $140,297 $197,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,594
Model Year20172017201720112011
ModelGLEGLEGLES-ClassS-Class
TrimAMG GLE43AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SS63 AMGS65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine362hp V6550hp V8577hp V8536hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14600, 141200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20265/45-20295/35-21255/35-20255/35-20
Total Price$88,045$115,945$121,175$150,715$211,975
Adjustments for Features-2,415-2,615-2,6150-3,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,630$113,330$118,560$150,715$208,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,700$32,930$0$57,985
Total Invoice$81,951$107,898$112,761$140,297$197,345
Adjustments for Features-2,248-2,434-2,4330-3,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,703$105,464$110,328$140,297$194,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,761$30,625$0$53,999

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

Model Year20172017201720112011
ModelGLEGLEGLES-ClassS-Class
TrimAMG GLE43AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SS63 AMGS65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75  
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer   $350$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$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention   $150$150
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Night vision    $1750
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Pedestrian detection, night    $50
Rearview camera   $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo net   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$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  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200  
Chronometer $100$100$100$100
Cornering lights   $50$50
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100$100
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75
Power recliner, second row seats    $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$12,830$13,030$13,030$10,415$13,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,415$2,615$2,615$0$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,248-2,434-2,4330-3,049

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

Model Year20172011
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 Weight4,653 lb.4,456 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 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 headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
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 system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested207546%
Total Not Requested242554%

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%
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%

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

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 alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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