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

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,035

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350   
Difference: $5,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820122012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEModel SModel S
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700 $67,400 $92,400
Premium 2 Package 6,190 2,120 2,000        
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620          
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610         1,500  
Special order charge 250            
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,500 1,500
Upholstered instrument panel 450            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720     750 750
Carbon fiber trim   1,750   1,750 1,750    
designo Package     4,200        
Tech Package           3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather           1,500  
Cargo cover           250 250
Wood trim           0  
Premium 2 Package 5,757 1,972 1,860        
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507          
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497         0  
Special order charge 233            
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930 930 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel 419            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670     0 0
Carbon fiber trim   1,628   1,628 1,628    
designo Package     3,906        
Tech Package           0 0
Nappa Leather           0  
Cargo cover           0 0
Wood trim           0  
Options (change) 11,840 7,210 7,920 2,750 2,750 9,250 6,250
Options (change) 11,013 6,707 7,366 2,558 2,558 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $65,035 $75,955 $71,530 $106,295 $113,445 $70,320 $92,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,716
Model Year2018201820182018201820122012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEModel SModel S
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT7T9T7T7T7A1A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$65,035$75,955$71,530$106,295$113,445$70,320$92,320
Adjustments for Features-5,550-7,425-8,500-9,925-10,5750-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,485$68,530$63,030$96,370$102,870$70,320$91,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,045$3,545$36,885$43,385$0$21,025

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2018201820182018201820122012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEModel SModel S
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400     
1-speed automatic     $800$800
RWD$0    $0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75$75  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
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  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
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, passenger     $75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$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  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger     $750$750
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0    
60 kWh battery pack     $0 
85 kWh battery pack      $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network      $1000
High-performance inverter      $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0     
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0     
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100  
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights     $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  $25$25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0  
Carbon fiber trim $200 $200$200 $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150  
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Wood trim$300 $300  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,270$11,145$12,220$13,645$14,295$3,720$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,550$7,425$8,500$9,925$10,575$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,168-6,912-7,879-9,237-9,841067

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182012
ModelGLEModel S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.8 in116.5 in
Length189.1 in196.0 in
Width75.8 in77.3 in
Height70.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,651 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft363.4 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 plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested111525%
Total Not Requested337575%

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 plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested85040%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
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
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested223590%
Total Not Requested25010%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested203589%
Total Not Requested25011%

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