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

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

Lowest Total Price: $56,435

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $9,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,543

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $8,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016201620162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimML350ML500GLE300dGLE350GLE400AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $99,950 $107,100
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $92,954 $99,603
Sunroof 1,390 1,290          
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450          
Premium Package 6,150 3,750          
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750          
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,775 1,575 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Class III trailer hitch 490 490 575 575 575 575 575
Lighting Package 890 890 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 720 720 720    
Heated front seats 690            
Rear side airbags 385 385 420 420 420 420 420
Rear air vents with automatic controls 750 750 790 790 790 790 790
Satellite radio 500 500          
Proximity key   1,080          
Parktronic Package     970 970 970    
Multicontour front seats     1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Premium 1 Package     3,830 3,830      
Special order charge     250 250 250 250 250
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590 590 590 590 590
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620      
Sunroof 1,293 1,200          
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349          
Premium Package 5,720 3,488          
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698          
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,651 1,465 1,497 1,497 1,497    
Class III trailer hitch 456 456 535 535 535 535 535
Lighting Package 828 828 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 670 670 670    
Heated front seats 642            
Rear side airbags 358 358 391 391 391 391 391
Rear air vents with automatic controls 698 698 735 735 735 735 735
Satellite radio 465 465          
Proximity key   1,004          
Parktronic Package     902 902 902    
Multicontour front seats     1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023
Premium 1 Package     3,562 3,562      
Special order charge     233 233 233 233 233
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549 549 549 549 549
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507      
Options (change) 15,910 13,600 13,865 13,865 8,415 3,725 3,725
Options (change) 14,800 12,651 12,897 12,897 7,828 3,466 3,466
Destination 775 775 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $56,435 $62,875 $67,290 $65,890 $73,940 $104,600 $111,750
Total Invoice $52,543 $58,531 $62,647 $61,345 $68,831 $97,345 $103,994

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,296
Model Year2006200620162016201620162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimML350ML500GLE300dGLE350GLE400AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6302hp V8201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$56,435$62,875$67,290$65,890$73,940$104,600$111,750
Adjustments for Features0-275-4,090-2,590-5,265-6,465-6,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,435$62,600$63,200$63,300$68,675$98,135$105,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,165$0$100$5,475$34,935$42,085
Total Invoice$52,543$58,531$62,647$61,345$68,831$97,345$103,994
Adjustments for Features0-256-3,808-2,411-4,901-6,017-6,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,543$58,275$58,839$58,934$63,930$91,328$97,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,732$0$95$5,091$32,489$39,139

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

Model Year2006200620162016201620162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimML350ML500GLE300dGLE350GLE400AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700$1700$1700
RWD   $0   
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75$75$75
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500$500
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
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200  
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250$250$250
Cargo area partition net$40$40     
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50     
Roof rails$250$250     
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125     
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100
Aux input$50$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer     $100$100
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50     
Fog lights$125$125     
Headlight washers$50$50     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150     
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover      $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200$200
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500$500
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,590$4,865$8,680$7,180$9,855$11,055$11,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$4,090$2,590$5,265$6,465$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-256-3,808-2,411-4,901-6,017-6,016

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

Model Year20062016
ModelM-ClassGLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in114.8 in
Length188.5 in189.1 in
Width75.2 in75.8 in
Height69.8 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.4,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested372596%
Total Not Requested1504%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested225094%
Total Not Requested1506%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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 seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested105048%
Total Not Requested114052%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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 seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested105048%
Total Not Requested114052%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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 seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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