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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Volkswagen Atlas Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Volkswagen Atlas Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,260

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,105

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720172018
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEAtlas
TrimGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,000 $65,650 $67,150 $66,300 $101,690 $108,840 $48,490
Base Invoice $48,360 $61,055 $62,450 $61,659 $94,572 $101,221 $46,502
Class III trailer hitch 575 575 575 575 575 575  
Premium 3 Package 9,080 5,010 5,010 4,890 2,890 2,890  
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 250      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570 570 570      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620   1,620        
Heated second row seats 620 620 620 620 620 620  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790 790 790 790 790  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Running boards 670 670 670 670 670 670 695
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720      
designo Package       4,200      
Rear bumper protector             150
Class III trailer hitch 535 535 535 535 535 535  
Premium 3 Package 8,444 4,659 4,659 4,548 2,688 2,688  
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233 233      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530 530 530      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507   1,507        
Heated second row seats 577 577 577 577 577 577  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735 735 735 735 735  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Running boards 623 623 623 623 623 623 560
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670      
designo Package       3,906      
Rear bumper protector             118
Options (change) 15,985 10,295 11,915 14,375 6,635 6,635 845
Options (change) 14,868 9,576 11,083 13,371 6,172 6,172 678
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0
Total Price $68,910 $76,870 $79,990 $77,515 $109,250 $116,400 $50,260
Total Invoice $64,153 $71,556 $74,458 $71,870 $101,669 $108,318 $48,105

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,096
Model Year2017201720172017201720172018
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEAtlas
TrimGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6329hp V6362hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8276hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T9T7T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21255/50-20
Total Price$68,910$76,870$79,990$77,515$109,250$116,400$50,260
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-3,675-4,650-4,575-5,225-1,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,910$74,670$76,315$72,865$104,675$111,175$49,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,760$7,405$3,955$35,765$42,265$0
Total Invoice$64,153$71,556$74,458$71,870$101,669$108,318$48,105
Adjustments for Features0-2,048-3,421-4,311-4,258-4,862-1,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,153$69,508$71,037$67,559$97,411$103,456$47,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,355$6,884$3,406$33,258$39,303$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year2017201720172017201720172018
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEAtlas
TrimGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  $1200$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1300
RWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  $100
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start      $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention      $150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear      $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based      $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Secondary collision brake assist      $25
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows      $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports      $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 $100$100 
Roof rails      $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)      $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear HVAC unit      $400
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
9 kWh battery pack   $0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)      $250
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0    
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0 
Wheel-lip moldings      $75
Infotainment 
Aux input      $50
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
CD player, remote      $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support      $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer    $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Interior ambient lighting      $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0 
Folding third row seats      $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats      $75
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,755$8,955$10,430$11,405$11,330$11,980$7,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$3,675$4,650$4,575$5,225$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,048-3,421-4,311-4,258-4,862-1,048

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20172018
ModelGLEAtlas
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in117.3 in
Length189.1 in198.3 in
Width75.8 in78.3 in
Height70.7 in69.7 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.4,337 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in60.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.255.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft396.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested565079%
Total Not Requested154021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested377584%
Total Not Requested72516%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested377584%
Total Not Requested72516%

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 seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested377584%
Total Not Requested72516%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%

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